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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview Are you detail-oriented, passionate about data protection, and keen to make a real difference in how information is managed? Do you thrive in a role where you ensure compliance and provide valuable guidance? If so, London Borough of Harrow has a fantastic opportunity for you!We're looking for a motivated Information Governance Officer to join our supportive Information Governance Team within ICT Services.In this important role, you will:<ul><li>Process and manage a high volume of information rights requests, including Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, ensuring they are handled within statutory timescales.</li><li>Ensure compliance with key data protection and information access legislation, including UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOI, and EIR.</li><li>Provide best practice advice and guidance on Data Protection and Information Governance issues to the organisation and our residents/customers.</li><li>Effectively manage and utilise key systems such as iCaseWorks and Adobe Redaction software.</li><li>Take ownership of information rights requests within a specified service area (Corporate, Adults &amp; Children's, or Environment &amp; Planning).</li><li>Respond to queries and investigate complaints from the public regarding access to information and data protection, independently resolving low to mid-level cases.</li><li>Contribute to the development and maintenance of Information Governance policies and procedures.</li><li>Prepare training materials and potentially deliver training on Data Protection and Information Governance.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for your designated service area regarding SARs, FOIs, and disclosures.</li><li>Assist in identifying the cause of service changes and contribute to developing practical solutions.</li><li>Review records prior to release, undertaking necessary redactions to ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Champion the delivery of Information Rights requests and compliance across the council.</li></ul> About You We are looking for someone who is:<ul><li>Highly organised and detail-oriented with a strong understanding of data protection principles.</li><li>An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.</li><li>Able to work collaboratively as part of a team and engage effectively with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Sensitive and able to handle confidential information appropriately.</li><li>Proficient in IT skills, with the ability to produce high-quality documents and reports, and ideally experience with systems like Adobe and Microsoft Office.</li><li>Able to prioritise their own workload and meet tight deadlines.</li><li>Committed to providing great customer service.</li><li>Eager to learn and develop their knowledge in Information Governance.</li></ul>Ideally, you will also have:<ul><li>An Information Rights certification or relevant qualification, or equivalent relevant work experience.</li><li>Previous experience working within a local authority Information Governance Team.</li><li>Experience of supporting projects.</li><li>The ability to produce and analyse performance data for service improvement.</li><li>Experience in delivering or developing training.</li></ul> 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=22253&amp;hashed=442859601" 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

Information Governance Officer

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To apply for this vacancy, click the “Apply Online” link.
If you are not already on Waverley Borough Council's website for this vacancy, you will be redirected to our website's jobs page.&nbsp; Either click "Apply Online" at the bottom of this page, or at the top left hand side under Waverley Borough Council click either the "Log in" button (if you are already registered) or the "Register" button.
You will be redirected to the JobsGoPublic system, which manages our online recruitment process. Once you have registered with JobsGoPublic (which is free to use) you can log in to your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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We are seeking a dedicated and passionate practice manager to become part of the Joint Legal Services &amp; Information Governance Team. Collaborating with colleagues across two councils, you will contribute to making a positive impact on the lives of residents in Guildford and Waverley. This is a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and smooth functioning of the team, requiring a can-do attitude and willingness to get involved in various aspects of the team's work. You will be the first point of contact for clients and handling the day-to-day operational aspects of the team , such as office management, equipment, and technology - ensuring that the team has the necessary resources and infrastructure to support its legal work. This is an exciting time to join the Joint Legal Services &amp; Information Governance Team which is a shared legal service for Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council providing the highest quality professional legal advice to both councils. We offer flexible working from our offices in both Guildford and Godalming, as well as home working.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alanna Norman on <a href="mailto:hr@waverley.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr@waverley.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form.&nbsp;
Closing date for applications: 09:00am on 17th November 2025.
Interview date:&nbsp;w/c 24th November 2025
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council</a>
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waverley.gov.uk/Services/Jobs-at-Waverley/Working-at-Waverley" target="_blank">here</a>
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.

Legal Services Practice Manager

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO3 - PO6 £45,750 - £57,402 &nbsp; Contract Type: Full-time Permanent&nbsp; &nbsp; Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 14/11/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp; Reference: 1922 About 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; 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.  Our objective is to provide high quality and efficient professional services that meet our clients’ expectations and provides a business and solution focussed approach.  The Service has been accredited to Lexcel since 2005.  &nbsp; We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team to manage solely disrepair Claims. It will be a one-year fixed term contract.  The work will focus on disrepair, Awaab’s Law and related legislation to disrepair matters. You will be responsible for a challenging and complex caseload; you will be line managed by Senior Lawyers and supported by legal officers and paralegals in the team. &nbsp; The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience in managing disrepair litigation. The ability to undertake advocacy in the County Court or Magistrate’s court is desirable.  &nbsp; <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/LITIGATION%20LAWYER%201922.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, drafting documents, conducting litigation, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; complex possession, homelessness, anti social behaviour and other injunction work.&nbsp; Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation)&nbsp; 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 work in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so. &nbsp; Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: &nbsp; At least one years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX&nbsp; Proficiency in office software &nbsp; 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 Olufunmilayo Makanju, Senior Litigation Lawyer at <a href="mailto:olufunmilayo.makanju@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">olufunmilayo.makanju@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> 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; 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

Litigation Lawyer

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Woking Borough Council values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Please apply online via the link provided.
Woking Borough Council is seeking an Information Governance Officer who will &nbsp;play a vital role supporting the team to ensure our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other key governance legislation and regulatory framework. This is an important opportunity to support the Council&nbsp; in maintaining high standards of data integrity and transparency across all its functions. In this role, you will be responsible for processing and responding to Freedom of Information and Data Protection requests, supporting investigations into data breaches, advising on impact assessments and ensuring audit compliance. In addition you will provide expert advice to council officers and members. You will also help develop and deliver training programmes, ensuring staff are equipped with the knowledge to handle data responsibly and securely. You will need to have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail.&nbsp;The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Sharland, Head of Legal Services on <a href="mailto:john.sharland@woking.gov.uk" target="_blank">john.sharland@woking.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date:&nbsp; 16 November 2025 @ 23.59
Interview Date:&nbsp; &nbsp;w/c 24 November 2025

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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Lawyer - Litigation
Language:&nbsp;UK
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02654
Service:&nbsp;Legal
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Permanent
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO9
SCP Range:&nbsp;£66,084 - £67,260
Are you an experienced litigation lawyer ready to lead complex and high-profile legal matters within local government? We are seeking a&nbsp;Senior Litigation Lawyer&nbsp;to join our Legal Services team and contribute to delivering a modern, high-performing legal function at the heart of public service.
<h3>About the Role</h3>
You will play a key role in managing and delivering high-quality legal advice and representation across a wide range of litigation matters. This includes acting as the lead on complex cases involving&nbsp;judicial reviews, injunctions, enforcement actions, statutory appeals, regulatory prosecutions, and general civil/criminal litigation within a local authority context.
This is a strategic role with leadership responsibilities. You will supervise and mentor a team of lawyers and legal officers, help shape the authority’s litigation strategy, and support the broader objectives of the Council through proactive legal solutions.&nbsp;While the post has elements related to public realm and civil enforcement, it is primarily focused on broader litigation impacting various council services, including housing, planning, environmental protection, and governance.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
- Manage a varied and complex litigation caseload, including high-risk and high-profile matters. - Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders, including senior officers and elected members. - Represent the Council in courts and tribunals, including advocacy where appropriate. - Draft and review court documents, contracts, agreements, and legal opinions. - Supervise and support lawyers and paralegals, ensuring quality and consistency. - Contribute to the development of litigation strategies and service improvements across the legal team. - Ensure compliance with legal duties, policies, and procedures, including providing governance advice.
About You
We are looking for an ambitious and pragmatic legal professional with:
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with a current practising certificate (‘Authorisation to conduct litigation’ from the Bar standards board for Barristers or ‘Practice rights’ for CILEX).
- Significant post-qualification experience in litigation, ideally within or advising local authorities.
- Previous experience of people management, ideally within a local authority setting (or similar).
- Strong understanding of public law principles, local government law, civil procedure, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to provide clear, concise legal advice.
- A strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Proven experience in supervising legal staff and managing complex caseloads effectively.
- Confident advocate, comfortable representing the Council in court or tribunals.
- A collaborative and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to public service values.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
Why Join Us?
London Borough of Hackney offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll be part of a dedicated legal team working at the centre of local democracy. You’ll have access to flexible working, a generous leave package, local government pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
You will also be helping shape the future of our community – ensuring fairness, accountability and positive outcomes for all our residents.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the legal profession.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.&nbsp;
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.&nbsp;
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;23 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/c 1 December&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>
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London Borough of Hackney

Senior Lawyer - Litigation

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.



Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) to join our in-house legal service specialising in Litigation, on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting, high profile and rewarding cases, with the potential to explore other areas of law depending on work demands.
We are seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience in either Civil and/or Criminal Litigation, along with a willingness to learn and develop expertise in Employment Law and Practice.
The successful candidate will support an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer by advising on employment matters as a secondary area of work. While prior experience in Employment Law is preferred, it is not essential—comprehensive support and training will be provided to the right candidate.
As with all roles within the Council’s Legal Service, the candidate will also be expected to develop a working knowledge of Local Government Law to advise on governance-related matters.
You may have already worked within the public sector, but we also encourage candidates from the private sector, including the Legal Aid sector, as we often have before in other areas of practice!
Hybrid working - We work flexibly with most lawyers working primarily from home, although the successful candidate must be able to attend court where and when necessary, and attend our offices for in-person meetings based on business needs.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities: 
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<li>Responsible for implementing a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice and acting as an expert advisor in respect to the law, best practice and procedure;</li>
<li>To assist the Principal Lawyer &amp; Team Leader to deliver high performance within the relevant legal team</li>
<li>A senior officer of the relevant legal team taking a proactive role in ensuring that (i) the Council’s vision, values and objective are met and (ii) the LIGS service plan is delivered, both in accordance with the law and best practice</li>
<li>Be one of the professional experts for relevant area of expertise within relevant legal</li>
<li>To adopt best practice in the management of individual matters through the appropriate use of the Legal Services case management system and good legal practice management standards, including the use of appropriate software packages.</li>
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Candidate requirements:
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<li>Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Adaptable and highly organised to manage case load and projects</li>
<li>Knowledge of civil and /or criminal litigation&nbsp; with an ability to develop in the other areas as well as Employment Law..</li>
<li>Ability to work professionally and confidently in an organised manner with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>A competent IT user, team player and confident managing a wide case load</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of people both internally and externally</li>
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If you’re looking for a rewarding, varied and interesting career, that provides flexibility and a good work/life balance, click the link below and apply today!
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Lucas on 07766 424540 or at <a href="mailto:rachel.lucas@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.lucas@wokingham.gov.uk</a> Neil Allen on 07827 311667 or neil.allen @wokingham.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

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