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Salary: £55,581 - £63,438&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date:&nbsp;Friday 23^rd January 2026; 23:55 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; &nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please click copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11532613/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11532613/file/documen…</a> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with the right to conduct litigation with experience Children’s Social Care. You should possess a robust understanding of local government law, and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; You should have experience conducting care proceedings cases, including providing advice, attending PLO meetings, and undertaking advocacy. You should also have experience with other types of litigation related to children. Additionally, you must be capable of providing detailed advice to clients about all aspects of childcare law, with a focus on safeguarding children and understanding local authority duties regarding their well-being. What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click Inclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council &nbsp;for more information on our commitment. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you

Camden Council

Lawyer (Childcare)

<h4>Job summary</h4>About the Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is the UK’s independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process. As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey. <h4>Job description</h4>About the role We are currently seeking a number of full time, or equivalent, lawyers to join the Commission’s Legal Team. As a UK-wide organisation, we welcome applications from lawyers qualified in any of the jurisdictions in the UK (England &amp; Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) to join our Legal Team. For this recruitment round we are particularly keen to encourage applications from lawyers based in Scotland, but applications from across the UK will be equally considered and the ultimate appointments will be based on merit. 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. You will provide high quality legal advice and assistance to the Commission including: <ul><li>advising on electoral law including during major political events such as UK Parliamentary General Elections, local elections, PCC elections, mayoral elections, referendums and elections for the devolved parliaments, </li></ul><ul><li>advising on regulatory decisions and enforcement action affecting political parties and campaigners, </li></ul><ul><li>working on proposed legislation and the implementation of new legislation, and </li></ul><ul><li>advising on the Commission’s wider legal obligations as a public body. </li></ul>Since the Commission operates in a niche area, we do not require or expect candidates to have experience of electoral law but experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and public and administrative law will be essential. You will be supported by one of the Senior Lawyers and receive training in role. bout the team You’ll be joining the Legal Team, part of the Devolution and Law directorate. The team is currently comprised of a Head of Legal, a Legal Management Team of Senior Lawyers, Lawyers and a Legal Officer, under the Commission’s General Counsel. We are a collaborative, supportive and solutions focused team that works closely with colleagues across the Commission. We pride ourselves on being approachable, responsive and innovative in the way we provide legal advice. 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. <h4>Person specification</h4>Who we’re looking for To be successful in this role, you will need to: <ul><li>be fully entitled to practice in England &amp; Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland under the rules of the relevant national Law Society, Bar Council or Faculty of Advocates. This includes those dual qualified to also practice in any of the above jurisdictions. </li></ul><ul><li>have experience of advisory work, statutory interpretation and administrative and public law. </li></ul><ul><li>have strong legal analytical skills, a sound public law knowledge base and the ability confidently and effectively to interpret and apply new and complex legislation. </li></ul>For a full list of competencies, please refer to the job description and person specification. <h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £59,971, The Electoral Commission contributes £17,373 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Why work for us? This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to democracy in the UK by providing high quality legal advice to the Commission. You’ll gain exposure to high profile stakeholders, play a key role during major electoral events, and develop expertise in electoral law. We offer a strong total reward package, including: <ul><li>Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) </li></ul><ul><li>28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays </li></ul><ul><li>Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) </li></ul><ul><li>Study support for professional qualifications </li></ul><ul><li>Ongoing learning and development opportunities </li></ul><ul><li>Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more </li></ul></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CVwhich omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include:<ul><li>Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details </li></ul><ul><li>Your date of birth or age </li></ul><ul><li>Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers </li></ul><ul><li>A photo of yourself </li></ul><ul><li>Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age </li></ul><ul><li>There is no requirement to include your primary education details. </li></ul>Do include:<ul><li>Your employment history including employers and dates of employment </li></ul><ul><li>Explanation for gaps in your history </li></ul><ul><li>Your duties, responsibilities and achievements </li></ul>If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.Supporting disabled applicants The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview. To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. Key dates <ul><li>Application deadline: 18 January 2026 (23:59) </li></ul><ul><li>Interviews: Week commencing 2 February 2026</li></ul>Interviews will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to undertake a written assessment. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Raising a Concern About the Recruitment Process At the Electoral Commission, we are committed to delivering fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment. Our recruitment practices are guided by Civil Service values and comply with the Equality Act 2010 and other relevant legislation. If you have concerns about the way a recruitment process has been conducted, we encourage you to raise them with us. How to Make a Complaint If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of our recruitment process, you can contact us directly by email: <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a> Please include the following information: The job title or reference number A clear explanation of your concern Any relevant supporting information Your preferred contact details We aim to respond to all complaints within two working days. Our Commitment All complaints are treated seriously and in confidence. They are handled in line with our Recruitment Policy and the relevant provisions of the Equality Act 2010, Employment Rights Act 1996, and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you require this information in an alternative format, or need additional support, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@electoralcommission.org.uk</a>. <a href="https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x" target="_blank">https://ce1002li.webitrent.com/ce1002li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=933737003x</a>

Lawyer

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Are you ready to bring your planning law expertise somewhere it will truly matter? At Southwark Council, we’re rewriting the future of our borough and we want a legal mind who’s as sharp, confident, and dynamic as the developments transforming our skyline. If you thrive in legal complexity, love offering crisp, strategic advice, and want your work to leave a visible mark on London, this could be your career move.Here’s why this role stands out: <ul><li>Be the legal force behind some of London’s boldest regeneration projects, from riverfront transformations to the renewal of iconic communities like Elephant and Castle, Peckham, and Canada Water.</li><li>Work at the heart of powerand influence directly advising Cabinet Members, committees, council leaders, and senior officers on high-impact planning decisions.</li><li>Shape the legal strategy of a borough that doesn’t just follow policy, it sets it, driving innovation, good governance, and future-focused decision-making.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Your Mission<ul><li>Deliver expert, specialist advice on planning law across a varied and high-profile portfolio.</li><li>Ensure robust governance by supporting clear, transparent, and legally sound decision-making.</li><li>Influence and contribute to the Corporate Delivery Plan, aligning legal strategy with Southwark’s long-term ambitions.</li></ul>Lead With Purpose <ul><li>Inspire and guide a team of legal professionals (where required), championing excellence and responsiveness.</li><li>Collaborate with Cabinet, committees, steering groups, and senior stakeholders to provide legally grounded, forward-thinking insight.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on complex and sensitive legal matters, ensuring our planning ambitions are achieved with confidence and clarity.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We need a dynamic and experienced Planning Lawyer who is passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following: <ul><li>A proven track record as a qualified solicitor, barrister (with a current practising certificate), or FILEX, delivering high-quality legal outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrable impact in supporting and achieving strategic planning objectives.</li><li>Practical experience in property law ideally in a local government setting.</li><li>Strong knowledge of property &amp; regeneration law, commercial contracts, litigation, judicial review, and ADR.</li><li>Confidence managing a diverse caseload independently.</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, operating effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.</li><li>A basic DBS certificate is required.</li><li>Flexibility to blend home working with on-site collaboration at our vibrant London Bridge HQ.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a> Salary Range: £59,526 - £74,040 + JNC Benefit of £2724Recruitment timetableApplication Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 23rd of January 2026Interview Date: Week commencing the 5th of February 2026We 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 Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council. Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs 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:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>#LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2673569&amp;ptId=110300" target="_blank">Job Description &amp; Person Specification</a></li></ul>





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