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At Bracknell Forest Council legal excellence is our standard. &nbsp;We currently have an exciting opportunity for a part time solicitor specialising in Planning and Highways.
We pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you…</h3>
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with knowledge and experience in planning and highways.&nbsp; You will provide customer focused, high quality and responsive specialist legal advice and assistance, with your primary focus being in these areas.&nbsp;&nbsp;A high level of professional judgement and political awareness is required as you will be required to represent the council publicly in a variety of venues.
<h3>About the team…</h3>
We are a small team who work closely together to make sure that we are providing the best support to the council’s officers and members.&nbsp; As one of our lawyers you will be supported to develop your skills and competencies in a learning environment which values creativity, teamwork and innovation. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
<h3>Key responsibilities…</h3>
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<li>To undertake legal work involving planning and highways matters including as necessary negotiation and drafting in connection with planning (s106) agreements and unilateral undertakings and highways (s38/278) agreements and associated agreements to include enforcement of these agreements.</li>
<li>To have good working knowledge of the National Planning Policy Framework; local plans; neighbourhood plans and consultations, listed building, conservation area, affordable housing and Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) land.</li>
<li>To be able to direct officers in the preparation of policies and strategic planning matters.</li>
<li>To undertake planning appeals, judicial reviews and strategy work.</li>
<li>To understand, draft and advise on Biodiversity Net Gain.</li>
<li>To attend and advise at planning committees and other meetings of the council as required (Planning Committee in person on average four times a year); and to provide such legal advice and support to those meetings as may be required.</li>
<li>To approve reports for, to attend and to give legal and procedural advice at Corporate Management Team, Cabinet and other groups as may be required in accordance with the law and the council’s constitution.</li>
<li>To personally have conduct of an extensive case load relevant to your area of work and as required by service demand.</li>
<li>To provide specialist legal advice to elected members, Chief Officers, senior managers and officers as part of a team of lawyers.</li>
<li>To tailor the presentations and format of legal advice to suit the level and understanding of the instructing council officer.</li>
<li>To attend courts, tribunals or other forums as required in relation to the post-holder’s case load in order to represent the council’s interests at the same.</li>
<li>Be adept at working independently as well as collaborating with other legal specialists when required.</li>
<li>Instruct Cabinet when required.</li>
<li>To be responsible for representing the interests of the service at a corporate level.</li>
<li>You will be expected to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other service areas within the council and with outside organisations where appropriate.</li>
<li>To give advice on policy making and procedural developments through analysing the legal framework and familiarisation with operational matters.</li>
<li>To assist the management team with conduct of complex cases where requested to do so.</li>
<li>To provide comprehensive practical and solution focused legal advice and support on planning compliance.</li>
<li>Liaise with service clients and other services affected by a matter in hand and coordinate, where necessary, any required input from other services. Advise on the best means of legally achieving the client’s objectives.</li>
<li>Maintain personal case load information and case progress data including time recording in computerised form as instructed.</li>
<li>Ensure that work is completed within set timescales or to client requirements and where applicable in accordance with time limits imposed by statute, courts and the Planning Inspectorate.</li>
<li>To contribute to the provision of an effective and efficient value for money legal service.</li>
<li>Undertake all the duties within the framework of equal opportunities.</li>
<li>Demonstrating commitment to the values and required behaviours of the council as assessed at annual appraisal meetings.</li>
<li>Any other duties as maybe commensurate with the grade.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date&nbsp;</h3>
Interviews will be held the week commencing 28th July 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Helen Brewster - Assistant Borough Solicitor (Place Team)
Tel: 01344 352037
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.&nbsp;
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Assistant Lawyer - Planning and Highways (part time, 22 hours per week)

<h4>Additional details</h4>Additional Information<ul><li>Job Type: Permanent, Casual hours available up to 36 hours a week.</li><li>Some weekends and evening work will be required to meet service needs.</li><li>Southwark Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at (Enhanced) level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>The role</h4>Are you passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences? Are you ready to shape the future of leisure services and make a real difference in your community?Southwark Council is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our leisure centre, empowering residents to lead healthier, happier lives. We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Recreation Assistant to assist in supporting customers in our Leisure Centres.About the roleRecreation Assistants have one of the most important jobs at our leisure centre, and that is keeping our customers safe in and around the water.At our Leisure Centre, Recreation Assistants will perform a number of other duties in addition to lifeguarding, such as cleaning assigned areas, setting up and breaking down various activities and events and conducting pool testing according to procedures. You will work a 36-hour week across varying rotated pattern of shifts, which will require some evening and weekend work.About YouIn order to be considered for a Recreation Assistant position at our brand-new leisure centre in Canada Water you need to be a strong swimmer and have excellent customer service skills. You should also have: • A UK recognised pool lifeguard qualification (RLSS) • Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to appropriately correct behaviour of pool users where necessary. • A high standard of physical fitness• Confidence and an approachable natureWhy Join Us?<ul><li>Make a Difference: Help shape a leisure service that truly benefits the community.</li><li>Professional Growth: Access development opportunities to enhance your skills and career.</li><li>Be Part of Something New: Join us as we build a modern, customer-focused leisure service.</li></ul>Join us in creating a healthier, brighter future for Southwark residents. Apply today!Upload your full CV, employment history and a supporting statement addressing the person specification.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Closing Date: Sunday 27/07/2025Interview Date: Thursday 31/07/2025Please note that the closing date for applications for this position may be brought forward, depending on the volume of applications received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on the opportunity. We will not be able to consider applications received after the new closing date, should it be adjusted.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans • Are currently in care, or have previously been in care • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2547546&amp;ptId=105599" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Recreation Assistant

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Principal / Senior Lawyer who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and to support our established Contracts, Procurement and Information Law teamHB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector, and we seek a qualified senior lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Principal Lawyers and Principal Lawyers. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Principal Lawyer in the management of the Team and the wider Practice About You The successful candidate will have previous contract and procurement law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves effectively managing the client relationship, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government. </li><li>Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team</li><li>Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships</li></ul>The closing date is Monday the 28th of July 2025.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Patricia Davila on 07927 548515 (Monday to Wednesday 9am-3pm and Thurs 9am-12pm) or Giles Gilbert on 07783 875833. Related Documents For more Information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=9228&amp;hashed=-509423178" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Information Law

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Directorate: Devolution and Law
Starting salary: D2 - Senior Lawyer Band: £71,654
Staff with the London Office as their work location will attract a London weighting allowance of £3,217 on top of their base salary.
Full time &amp; Permanent: This role works on a hybrid basis which requires a minimum of 2 days office attendance (40%).
Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast, or Edinburgh (for those based outside London, regular travel to London will be required).
Working at the Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and to ensure its integrity. The Commission is directly accountable to the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, and the Senedd.
We offer excellent terms and conditions, including flexible working hours and the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, fantastic office space, and endless opportunities for personal development and continuous learning.
The Commission operates a system of flexible and hybrid working and has offices in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast. While most of the Legal Team are based in London, it would be possible for the successful candidate to carry out this role from any of the Commission’s offices.
As a statutory body, the Commission relies on its Legal Team for high quality legal advice to advance its objectives and ensure it exercises its functions lawfully. The team is currently comprised of the Head of Legal, a Legal Management Team of Senior Lawyers, Lawyers, and a Legal Officer.
We are currently seeking a Senior Lawyer to join the Electoral Commission’s Legal Management Team.
As well as being responsible for leading and managing a team of lawyers, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Commission’s legal contribution to the UK-wide electoral reform agenda and the ambitious and exciting plan of work under the Commission’s new Corporate Plan. They will also lead the legal support we provide to ensure the Commission’s compliance with its wider legal obligations as a public body.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Commission. Our work is high-profile and varied, with electoral reform, the regulation of parties and candidates, and devolution all being hot topics across the whole of the UK. The work is interesting, intellectually challenging, and varied.&nbsp;
Pay Progression
The Commission is about to launch a new Pay Structure in July 2025 which introduces performance-based pay progression depending on performance. Eligibility for the performance-based pay progression in April of the following year is dependent on having completed the required six months service at the progression rating date (31 January). The new structure allows the potential for pay progression on top of any inflationary increase for staff. The range below shows the current pay progression for this role, in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay.
The D2-Senior Lawyer Band starts at £71,654 and goes up to £84,951.
Other Benefits
Alongside your salary of £71,654, the Electoral Commission contributes an additional £20,758 of your basic salary towards you being a member of the Civil Service Pension scheme. Find out what <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">benefits a Civil Service Pension provides</a> and the conditions involved.
The Electoral Commission offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
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<li>A culture of flexible working, such as flexi scheme, homeworking and compressed hours.</li>
<li>Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.</li>
<li>A working from home allowance of £312 per annum is paid as a tax-free working from home allowance.</li>
<li>A minimum of 28 days of paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays increasing up to a maximum of 30 days after 4 years.</li>
<li>An extensive range of learning &amp; professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.</li>
<li>Eye care vouchers, Ride 2 Work and an opportunity to sell up to 5 days annual leave at the end of the annual leave period</li>
<li>A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a norm of 40% of their time in the office.</li>
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The Role
The role will involve:
<ul>
<li>Leading and managing a team of Lawyers.</li>
<li>Contributing to the delivery and development of the legal service as part of the Legal Management Team.</li>
<li>Leading the legal contribution to the cross-UK electoral reform agenda and the Commission’s new Corporate Plan, including working on proposed legislation and its implementation, and legal-led policy development.</li>
<li>Leading the Legal Team’s advice and support in relation to the Commission’s wider legal obligations as a public body, including in relation to information law, procurement, contracts, and employment matters.</li>
<li>Advising on electoral law including during major political events such as UK Parliamentary General Elections, local elections, PC elections, mayoral elections, referendums, and elections for the devolved parliaments.</li>
<li>Advising on regulatory decisions and enforcement action affecting political parties and campaigners.</li>
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Since the Commission operates in a niche area, we do not require or expect candidates to have experience of electoral law, but significant experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation, and public and administrative law will be essential. People and project management skills will also be essential.
Who we are looking for
To be eligible to apply, you must be fully entitled to practice in England and Wales under the rules of the Law Society or Bar Council.
To be successful in this role, your skills and experience will need to include:
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<li>Substantial experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation, administrative and public law and ideally some knowledge of legislative drafting or implementation, and litigation.</li>
<li>Experience of managing staff performance to deliver a high-quality service.</li>
<li>Experience of advising senior decision makers and assisting them in reaching sound decisions.</li>
<li>Strong legal analytical skills, sound public law knowledge base, and the ability confidently and effectively to interpret and apply new and complex legislation.</li>
<li>A willingness to respond flexibly to the needs of colleagues in a fast-evolving organisation.</li>
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For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification.
More information on how to apply
Please ensure that your supporting statement sets out how your skills and experience meet the criteria for the role as set out in the person specification.
To remove bias from our recruitment process the Electoral Commission operates anonymous recruitment.&nbsp; Please apply by supplying an anonymous CV, without reference to your name, age, ethnicity or other identifiable information. Failure to supply anonymous CV will result in your application being rejected.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people who are passionate about democracy. The more diverse our workforce, the better we can adapt to and reflect the needs of society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and as a staff member you will become part of an inclusive culture, where you will have the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through learning and development.
Closing date is Tuesday 8 July 2025 at 23:59. Although we reserve to close the advert earlier if we receive a high volume of interest, so please don’t delay applying if interested.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held shortly thereafter, and shortlisted candidates will also be asked to undertake a written assessment.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please download the job description before applying online.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a>
No Agencies please.

Senior Lawyer

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Licensing Officer Location of work: Town Hall/Earlswood Depot/Hybrid Salary:&nbsp; £31,347– &nbsp;£41,925&nbsp; per annum&nbsp; Basis: Permanent, Full time
About the Role The Licensing Section is part of the progressive, busy and dynamic Environmental Health department. The section comprises a team of 5 dedicated officers who issue and administer many types of licences, registrations and permits. &nbsp;The range includes the licensing of taxi and private hire drivers, vehicles and operators; animal boarding, sale, exhibition etc; alcohol and regulated entertainment; gambling premises and associated activities; scrap metal; skin piercing and sex establishments etc
About the Person&nbsp; You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a good team player, and have the ability to work on your own initiative. A commitment to providing high standards of customer service and the skill and discipline to deliver this across a high volume and varied workload and to work to tight deadlines are essential.
We are looking for a positive, supportive, flexible and innovative individual who is not afraid to challenge current processes and ways of working. You will also be required to have a good standard of education with GCSE’s, ‘O’ level or equivalent in English and Maths and a current valid driving licence. &nbsp;A professional qualification in licensing or a legal or paralegal qualification in Licensing Law would be advantageous. Ideally you will have worked in local government or some other public service organisation and/or have experience in an enforcement role and &nbsp;experience of preparing prosecution files. &nbsp;Even if not, we still welcome applications from ambitious candidates who are prepared to work hard and are willing to train.
So we can match our customers’ varied working hours, you must be willing on occasion to work alone, out of the office, during the day and evening (including Friday and Saturday nights for which an enhanced hourly rate will be applied).
Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.&nbsp;
We provide you with competitive annual leave and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Paul Morey, Senior Licensing Officer, on 01737 276445.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025 Interview dates: &nbsp;29 &amp; 30 July 2025
Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation. 
Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.&nbsp;

Licensing Officer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;Scale 6 £34,416 - £35,982 '(pro rata for part-time) - pay award pending'&nbsp; &nbsp;Contract Type: Full time – Fixed term (12 Months) &nbsp;Working hours per week: 36Application Deadline: 15/07/25&nbsp;Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;W/c 11th &amp; 13th August 2025 &nbsp;Reference: 1730About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a progressive and innovative borough with a Legal Service to match. We are dedicated to providing the best possible legal service to our diverse client departments.The principal areas of law within the scope of the Legal Services Team are:&nbsp;Family Law – Child Protection and Adult Social CareCommercial Law – Regeneration, Contracts and Procurement, Licensing and Property and PlanningLitigation and Public Law –&nbsp;Civil Litigation, Prosecutions, Housing, Employment, Education, Corporate Governance and InformationTo be responsible for supporting lawyers across the Legal Services Team in relation to all areas of law within the scope of the Team’s areas of responsibility.Whilst the role of Paralegal is a generic role within Legal Services,&nbsp;we are currently looking for a Paralegal to be responsible for supporting lawyers across the Family Law Team.&nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Paralegal%201730.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Candidates must have a high level of technical skills as all work is recorded on our case management system and the ability to work with electronic bundling software.The duties are flexible to meet the demands of the Family Team and will involve largely routine work but with the opportunity to undertake more complex work, including casework, being required as necessary.The candidates must have excellent communication skills, be real team players with a focus on client care who are able to contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service.&nbsp;The role demands flexibility and a commitment to undertake a wide range of duties and responsibilities, and adherence to team processes, policies and protocols both within the service and Council's business processes to ensure the efficient use of resources.&nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the ‘Indicative Qualifications’ and ‘Knowledge, Skills and Experience’ requirements as set out in the role profile.&nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Edna Wilson-Cole, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:edna.wilson-cole@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">edna.wilson-cole@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and/or Sahdiah Ikram, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:sahdiah.ikram@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">sahdiah.ikram@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and/or Charlie Woods, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:charlie.woods@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlie.woods@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Paralegal

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Join an exciting Legal Service
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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Following a recent restructure, a number of new posts in a variety of disciplines are available within the Council’s Legal Service. &nbsp;We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated lawyers to join us in Brent’s impressive Civic Centre, located right next to Wembley stadium and just a 12 minute train ride from Baker Street and a 25 minute train ride from Kings Cross. &nbsp;So if you are a skilled professional looking for challenging and rewarding work in a demanding but supportive environment - this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

 The Post

In the Adult Social Care &amp; Financial Litigation team we are looking for a Lawyer to support the work within the Adult Social Care team. The individual will manage a caseload of adult social care work to include welfare and Deprivation of Liberty applications in the Court of Protection, Ordinary Residence disputes, threats of Judicial Review, No Recourse to Public Funds, and other casework relating to Adult Social Care.
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The Person
We are looking for an experienced individual, used to working in a busy office within a social care team in a Local Authority, with good practical knowledge of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and knowledge of The Mental Health Acts, with strong organisational skills to progress cases, and manage matters in the County Court, High Court, Administrative Court and Court of Protection.
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Working in a very diverse borough you will be exposed to a huge variety and complex work across many interesting legal fields including community care, mental health and mental capacity law &nbsp;
Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025 (23:59)

 Additional Information&nbsp;


If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Adult Social Care Lawyer

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Please apply online via the link provided.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Lawyer specialising in contracts and procurement, on a full-time, permanent basis.&nbsp;
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
<h3>About you...</h3>
We are seeking a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with strong expertise in contract law and procurement law. The ideal candidate will be capable of delivering high-quality legal advice to both officers and elected members, while also offering innovative and practical solutions that align with our clients’ objectives and strategic goals. A deep understanding of client needs, coupled with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, is essential for success in this role.
As one of our assistant lawyers you will also be supported to develop your skills and competencies in a learning environment which values creativity, teamwork and innovation.
<h3>About the team...</h3>
We are a small team who works closely together to make sure that we are providing the best support to the council’s officers and members. Sometimes the work is challenging however there is also time for finding creative solutions and every day is different.
We are always looking for better ways of doing things. This means combining our technical skills with the softer skills that our clients value. We see ourselves as business partners to our clients, ensuring that legal advice is based upon a range of service delivery options and a proportionate appetite for risk. As enablers, we strive to ensure the council achieves its strategic aims whilst working within legal parameters.
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
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<li>To provide customer focused, high quality and responsive specialist legal advice and assistance, with primary focus in contracts and procurement.</li>
<li>To carry out, with a minimum supervision, a wide range of legal work as required.</li>
<li>To advise on and deal with all legal matters relating to contract and public procurement law, related governance and other general legal matters affecting the council and in particular matters arising from the Procurement Act 2023, PCR 2015 or Provider Selection Regime.</li>
<li>To advise on and deal with all legal matters relating to subsidy control.</li>
<li>To work closely with the council’s Procurement team to ensure that templates for standard terms and conditions, framework agreements and also Contract Standing Orders and the Procurement pages of the intranet are kept under review.</li>
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<h3>Our benefits...</h3>
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<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
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*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held the week commencing 28th July 2025.&nbsp;
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.&nbsp;
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Name: Helen Brewster
Job title: Assistant Borough Solicitor (Place Team)
Phone number: 01344 352037
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Assistant Lawyer - Contracts and Procurement

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
Legal excellence is the foundation of Bracknell Forest Council. We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for a part-time solicitor/barrister with specialist expertise in Housing Law to join our experienced and committed legal team.
<h3>About you</h3>
You are a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a passion for housing law and ideally have at least 3 years of post-qualified experience. You bring enthusiasm, confidence, and reliability to your work, with a strong commitment to client care and delivering excellent customer service. You thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing complex legal challenges with the creativity needed to find practical solutions. You are someone who exercises sound professional judgment and understands the importance of political awareness in a local government context.
<h3>About the team</h3>
We are a small, collaborative legal team dedicated to supporting the Council’s officers and members. Our close-knit approach allows us to work together effectively, share knowledge, and ensure high-quality legal support across the organisation. While the work can be demanding, it’s also varied and rewarding, no two days are the same. We value open communication, problem-solving, and a shared commitment to making a meaningful impact through our legal expertise.
<h3>Key responsibilities</h3>
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<li>To provide client focused, high quality and responsive specialist advice and assistance across the council on Housing Law matters.</li>
<li>To advise and represent the council in respect of both Contentious and Non Contentious Housing law.</li>
<li>To advise and represent the council in Court.</li>
<li>Develop your skills and competencies in a learning environment which values creativity, teamwork and innovation.</li>
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There will be opportunities for continuing professional development through attendance at courses, viewing of webinars and undertaking training sessions for clients.
<h3>Our benefits</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our values</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date</h3>
Interviews will be held the week commencing 28th July 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Baljinder Sanghera, Assistant Borough Solicitor – People, Phone Number: 01344 353139
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambitious and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for&nbsp;more details.
Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.

Assistant Solicitor/Barrister - Housing (part time, 21 hours per week)

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: SO2&nbsp;£38,934 to £40,755 &nbsp;Contract Type: Full time Fixed term (24 Months) &nbsp;Working hours per week: 36&nbsp;Application Deadline: 10/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp;Reference: 1787About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;Waltham Forest Legal Services is a high performing in house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of Waltham Forest.&nbsp; Our objective is to provide high quality and efficient professional services that meet our clients’ expectations and provides a business and solution focused approach.&nbsp; The Service has been accredited to Lexcel since 2005. &nbsp; We are looking for a Legal Officer specialising in Housing to join our Litigation and Public Law Team.&nbsp; Whilst working to a generic job description we are looking for lawyers experienced in the area of Housing.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, you will be line managed by Principal or Senior Lawyers or solicitors and supported by other legal officers and paralegals in the team. The ideal candidates will be experienced litigators, able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: Residential Possession; access injunctions; and costs.&nbsp; You will be willing and able to undertake advocacy in County Courts. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Legal%20Officer%20(Advocacy)%201787.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;To be responsible for giving legal advice, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; residential possession, access injunctions and costs.&nbsp;Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy)&nbsp;in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation).To contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service which includes undertaking advocacy in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so.&nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;At least one years’ experience in the legal profession.Proficiency in office software&nbsp;Qualifications are not required but the following or higher are desirable: Law Degree, FILEX (or working towards)Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Glenn Craig, Principal Housing Solicitor at <a href="mailto:Glenn.Craig@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Glenn.Craig@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Arandeep Hundal, Senior Lawyer Litigation at <a href="mailto:Arandeep.Hundal@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arandeep.Hundal@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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