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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated person with excellent organisational and admin skills to work as a Legal Support Officer/Paralegal in the Legal Services Property Team. This is a friendly and very busy team which regularly meets and engages with different client departments all across the Council.&nbsp; The role requires working at least 3/4 days in the office at Hove Town Hall with some flexibility to work from home on other days. The breadth and range of work is extensive, and you will also routinely work closely with other legal teams in legal services. For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Bassett - Senior Property Lawyer (<a href="mailto:hannah.bassett@brighton-hove.gov.uk" target="_blank">hannah.bassett@brighton-hove.gov.uk</a>)<h2>About the role</h2>Fixed term:&nbsp;24 monthsClosing date:&nbsp; 23:59 on 6th July 2025Interview date: 22nd or 24th July 2025 About the roleThe successful candidate will need to be flexible and be able to undertake duties including drafting simple legal / transactional documents, reporting to and communicating with clients, recording information and documentation within the case management software and databases, legal research (including the use of AI) as well as general administrative duties. We believe in supporting staff to achieve their goals whether in terms of work life balance or career achievement. Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview. As part of your application, you will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement. Your supporting statement is the most important part of your application as it will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/cv-guidance" target="_blank">CV guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/supporting-statement-guidance" target="_blank">Supporting statement guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
Please note that this post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Criminal Records Check.
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Legal Support Officer - Property Team

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</ul>





Closing date:&nbsp;29 June 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for the following roles:
Service Lead - Legal Senior Property Lawyer Contract Lawyer
Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441 or Fiona Sutherland, Public Law Manager on 01962 848513.

Winchester City Council

Contract Lawyer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3181/Senior_Property_Lawyer_-_Job_Description.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3181/Senior_P…</a></li>
</ul>





Closing date:&nbsp;29 June 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for the following roles:
Service Lead - Legal Senior Property Lawyer Contract Lawyer
Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441 or Fiona Sutherland, Public Law Manager on 01962 848513.

Senior Property Lawyer

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3176/Job_Description_-_Service_Lead_Legal.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3176/Job_Desc…</a></li>
</ul>





Closing date:&nbsp;29 June 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
Please apply via Winchester City Council's website or send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;
Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for the following roles:
<ul>
<li>Service Lead - Legal</li>
<li>Senior Property Lawyer</li>
<li>Contract Lawyer</li>
</ul>
Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:
<ul>
<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
</ul>
For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441 or Fiona Sutherland, Public Law Manager on 01962 848513.

Service Lead - Legal

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3106/Information_for_applicants.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3106/Informat…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3107/Our_values_in_action.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3107/Our_valu…</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3108/REG0067G_JRD_RCO__Alcohol_.pdf" target="_blank">https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0075/3108/REG0067G…</a></li>
</ul>

Please apply online by clicking the link below



There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Regulatory Compliance Officer (Alcohol) – 18 hours.
Fixed Term Contract – 18 months from commencement in post.
About the role:
An opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory Compliance Officer to work within the Trading Standards Service.
Protecting our communities is at the core of Wirral Council and as a Trading Standards Regulatory Compliance Officer you will contribute to the effective delivery of the statutory service using a wide range of consumer protection legislation ensuring goods and services sold within the Borough are safe and legal.
About the Candidate:
The right candidate will assist in the delivery of the service by working with colleagues in Public Health to deliver a specialist project over an 18-month period linked to tackling illicit and illegal alcohol products in the Borough, age restricted sales and business and consumer education programme
Wirral Council offers a variety of employee benefits such as People Plus which will give you a range of discounts on retail, food and travel, the Tusker scheme that will assist you in purchasing a brand-new car and enrolment in the Merseyside Pension Fund.
We offer a range of support to our staff including occupational health service to support with health and well-being, an employee assistance programme that provides counsel for work and personal issues, workplace well-being schemes, sick pay and help managing finances.
Trading Standards offers a highly professional and reliable service to all customers across the borough, we would love you to join us on our journey to #BeTheDifference to our residents.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gill Vicary via email at <a href="mailto:gillvicary@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">gillvicary@wirral.gov.uk</a>.
Interviews to be held 15 July 2025.
This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment &amp; Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : <a href="https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment" target="_blank">https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment</a>
If your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills, knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.
If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on <a href="mailto:info@involvenorthwest.org.uk" target="_blank">info@involvenorthwest.org.uk</a> or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
You’ll also want to know what it’s like to work here so, as a start:
Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls! We’ve all played a role in developing these, so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave.
We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after, staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing, growing and investing in our people.
We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate, immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays.
We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities.
Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.
We want you to be your best at work, we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to do anything differently during the recruitment process to make it barrier-free and as accessible as possible, please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@wirral.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@wirral.gov.uk</a>
Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.
It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.
Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.
Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration.&nbsp; Forms received via the post will not be processed.
All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page.
The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now.
We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Regulatory Compliance Officer (Alcohol)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

<ul>
	<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
	<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
	<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
	<li>
Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
	<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
	<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
	<li>
Commsave-&nbsp;Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
	<li>
Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
	<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
	<li>
Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
	<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul>
<h2>About the role</h2>We are growing our Property Team with the addition of a Senior Property/Regeneration Lawyer within the Place Legal team. This role is ideal for someone with a significant level of technical knowledge and experience in Commercial Property Law and Regeneration Projects. If you are motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn and develop further in this area of law, we want to hear from you. West Northants is a great place to work, offering flexibility, career progression, and a range of benefits.

For more information please&nbsp;contact Katherine Hall Head of Legal (Place) on 07826 511563&nbsp;for a confidential discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;

You can also visit our legal recruitment page at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams" target="_blank">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a>

<h2>Additional information</h2>We welcome applications from individuals with a passion for delivering excellent legal services in a fast-paced environment. Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sectors, or return to work after a career break, we provide a supportive environment to help you succeed.

While local government experience is not essential, the ideal candidate will possess:

<ul>
	<li>A strong technical background in Commercial Property Law and Regeneration Projects.</li>
	<li>A willingness to learn and grow professionally.</li>
	<li>A commitment to shaping and delivering exemplary legal services.</li>
</ul>

We offer mentoring, coaching, and training to help you achieve your goals. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a holiday purchase scheme, LGPS pension scheme, a Lifestyle Benefits Scheme, and more. Let us know how we can support your work-life balance with flexible working options.
<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Lawyer (Property & Regeneration)

<ul></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

<ul>
	<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
	<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
	<li>
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
	<li>Car Lease scheme</li>
	<li>
Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
	<li>
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
	<li>
Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
	<li>
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
	<li>
Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
	<li>
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul>
<h2>About the role</h2>Are you ready to take the next step in your career, in an organisation where you will be supported to excel professionally? If so, join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Councils in England.

We are continuing with the growth of the new team and are seeking 3&nbsp;talented Senior Contracts Lawyers to sit within the Corporate legal area.

If you have experience in commercial contracts and procurement matters, we want to hear from you.

<h2>Additional information</h2>No two days are the same at West Northants. We deliver legal services across a wide range of council departments giving you exposure to a broad range of legal work.

Therefore, if you are looking to further develop your existing local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so. Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.

West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider a variety of flexible working arrangements.

For more information contact Nicki Agalamanyi, Head of Legal (Corporate) on 07901 931853 for a confidential discussion.
<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Lawyer (Contracts)

<ul></ul>

Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
<li>
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
<li>
Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
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</ul><h2>About the role</h2>Are you an experienced Child Care Lawyer looking to expand your skills, progress your career and step into a leadership role?&nbsp; We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you.&nbsp;&nbsp;We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with and encourage those looking to change sector or return to work after a career break to apply.&nbsp;For more information please&nbsp;contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;Interviews will take place the weeks commencing 18 March 2024 and 25 March 2024.&nbsp;Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp;Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

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Lawyer (Property) - Maternity Cover until 12th May 2026
Post No: 44657
Salary: Starting from £45,718, to £49,764 per annum (pro rated for 18.5 hours per week starting from £22,859 to £24,822 per annum)
Grade: Grade 8
Hours: 18.5 hours
Place of work: Worthing Town Hall/Flexible Working
Closing date: 26th June 2025
Interviews: TBC
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Legal Services Section, providing a joint legal service to Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council for solicitor, barrister or legal executive with knowledge and experience of the law relating to Commercial Property matters, preferably gained in a Local Government environment.&nbsp;
Reporting to the Senior Lawyer in the Property and Contracts Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for advising on property matters, negotiating terms and drafting leases and associated property documentation, researching and analysing legislation, advising on its interpretation and providing proactive, creative and pragmatic advice to Officers and Members of the Councils.
We are looking for a positive, driven and innovative professional with excellent commercial and negotiation skills and the ability to give clear, practical, enabling legal advice.
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you!
At Adur &amp; Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.&nbsp;
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.&nbsp;
Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees.&nbsp; This includes:
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We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.

Adur & Worthing Councils

Lawyer (Property) - Maternity Cover

Job Title: Lawyer Starting Salary: £52,138 plus £5,398 Market Enhancement with the opportunity to progress to £57,652, plus £5,424 Market Enhancement* per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources*please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review<h4>About the team</h4>Working in a large and successful legal team that provides comprehensive legal service in all areas, our lawyers are crucial to the County Council's continued success. We have high standards for our services and we are pleased to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Law Society's Lexcel quality standard assessor.With more than 100 colleagues in the team, it is one of the largest legal teams in local government and offers a complete legal service to clients across the County Council, District Councils and other public sector bodies.Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team.<h4>Requirements</h4><ul><li>You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive</li><li>Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload</li><li>Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports</li><li>Experience in working effectively as part of a team</li><li>It is possible that the role could involve travel to other parts of Hertfordshire so access to your own transport would be beneficial</li><li>We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential.</li><li>Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below</li></ul><h4>Our Legal Teams</h4>EnvironmentGiving legal advice and support to client departments and District Councils on various planning, highways and environmental issues, the Environment Law Team is looking for someone with extensive knowledge of the broad range of environmental work, including s106 agreements, highway agreements, minerals planning, waste planning, advising planning committee, rights of way, advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law.Adult, Children &amp; Health This role gives you the chance to work in a diverse range of legal areas related to the protection of Vulnerable Individuals in Hertfordshire . Therefore, you will need to be able to offer accurate, comprehensive and prompt legal advice while handling a varied and busy caseload.The particular focus of this &nbsp;role is &nbsp;to provide Adult Social Care Law advice, including advice to the Hertfordshire Deprivation of Liberty Supervisory Body, Approved Mental Health Professionals and to act as an advocate before Tribunals and the Court.Education&nbsp;This role will primarily focus on the provision of Education advice and to ensure that the decisions made by the client department and schools that subscribe to an Education Helpline are within legal boundaries and achieve their aims and objectives and accord with applicable legislation and County Council policy. You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload.PropertyWe are looking for applicants who have excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for different property transactions. You should have extensive knowledge of the wide range of property work, including Landlord and Tenant matters, conveyancing, and researching and advising on the effects of changing legislation and case law, and also be interested in learning more about other areas, such as agricultural law.Childcare Litigation Providing high quality litigation and advice service to our Children’s Services department, we are looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Public Law Outline 2014 and the Children and Families Act 2014, to investigate and advise on the implications of changing legislation and case law, attend and advise at legal planning meetings, to conduct advocacy before the Family Court and manage a caseload of child care matters.Dispute ResolutionThis role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas including Civil Litigation, Housing, commercial property, Highways and planning disputes as well as debt recovery in order to support the full breadth of the services of the County Council, Partners and External Clients (which include Stevenage Borough Council) You will need to be able to provide accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice while conducting litigation across a number of different courts and tribunals, managing a varied and demanding caseload.Your Work directly supports in the County Council’s efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability.&nbsp; Are you up for the challenge?&nbsp; Would you like to make a difference?This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Corporate servicesTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the roleInterview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basisBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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