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Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. 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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.\">equality statement.</a></p>\n<br>\n<p>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=\"https://internal-harrowcouncil.icims.com/jobs/5303/assistant-principal-lawyer---adults%2c-education-%26-employment/resourcing@harrow.gov.uk\">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a></p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.</p>\n<p>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. 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We provide our diverse client departments with the best possible service through our highly skilled professionals. As a Senior Lawyer, you'll represent the Adult Social Care department and be a specialist in your area. Part of our Lexcel-accredited practice, you'll be a key member of our dedicated Families team and an asset to the Council.</strong><br><br>At this level, you'll manage a caseload of complex adult social care/ community care matters and give expert advice to the Adult Social Care department. You'll also support the Principal Lawyers and Assistant Director by giving guidance on corporate issues and attending management meetings where required. It's a chance to help build good internal relationships - but your remit doesn't stop there. You'll also supervise a sub-team of legal professionals within the Family Team, undertaking 1-2-1s, appraisals and training as well as recruitment.<br><br>To be considered, you must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or qualified Legal Executive with substantial post qualification experience. Reporting to our Principal Lawyers, you will personally undertake high priority complex and/or sensitive legal work within the team's specialist areas. To excel, you'll need excellent communication skills, both written and oral. We'll also be looking for good ICT skills and ideally some understanding of Child Care law too.<br><br>If you're aiming to develop management skills, this is the ideal way to gain experience. Day to day, you'll manage personnel and client liaison at a senior level. Ready to boost your expertise and help us change a child's world every day? Apply now to be part of our supportive, welcoming team.<br><br>Please note that this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.<br><br><strong>***To find out more please follow the link below to apply via Penna***</strong><br><br><a href=\"https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/ttnYCvQ1pIM8PXAczincQacbF/\">https://sourcing.penna.com/clients/london-borough-of-waltham-forest/senior-lawyer-child-protection/</a><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br><br>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. 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 <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/waltham-forest-council-policies-procedures-and-rules-which-apply-employment\">recruitment and selection policy</a>.<br><br>For an informal discussion please contact Delina Teklehaymanot at <a href=\"mailto:Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com\">Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com</a> or contact Delina on 07752 791 517 for further information.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 57,663.00 - 60,819.00 per year","publishDate":"2025-04-29T11:06:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-06T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f5de2c49-934e-48df-b276-39a6fc9b10b0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"31175264-446a-41f0-96a8-a888a5a6a7f8","title":"Lawyer (Family)","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Please follow the link below to apply via Penna***</strong><br> <br><strong>Lawyer - Adult Social Care </strong><br> <br><strong>Salary Scale: PO3 - PO6: £44,331 - £55,620</strong><br><br><strong>Full of energy and culture, Waltham Forest is a progressive and innovative borough with a Legal Service to match. We provide our diverse client departments with the best possible service through our highly skilled professionals. As a Lawyer in Adult Social Care, you'll bring your expertise to our Families Team at a Council that cares about its community. If you're looking for an exciting new role, this could be your ideal opportunity. </strong><br> <br>As part of the Adult Social Care legal team, you will deal with a wide range of adult social care and community care matters, including court of protection proceedings. Ideally, you'll be equipped with advocacy skills in order to represent the Council before the courts, particularly in court of protection proceedings, but this is not essential.<br> <br>More important, is your ability to manage a varied community care caseload, dealing with court of protection proceedings, ordinary residence disputes and providing legal advice and assistance to our Adult Social Care department. To meet the grade, you must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with considerable experience and PQE in adult social care/community care law. <br> <br>We are looking for professionals with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and a real dedication to the job. You will work within a friendly, welcoming and supportive team where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated.<br> <br>With the drive to meet deadlines, you'll be able to work flexibly. And, with your commitment to the role, you'll have what it takes to change lives for the better, right across our borough.<br> <br>Please note that this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.<br> <br><strong>To find out more please follow the link below to apply via Penna 2 roles available adult & children</strong><br> <br><a href=\"https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AYc8Cw01qcYx4pyFKs7cJqjBA/\">https://sourcing.penna.com/clients/london-borough-of-waltham-forest/lawyer-adult-social-care/</a><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br>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. 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 <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/waltham-forest-council-policies-procedures-and-rules-which-apply-employment\">recruitment and selection policy</a>.<br> <br>For an informal discussion please contact Delina Teklehaymanot at <a href=\"mailto:Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com\">Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com</a> or contact Delina on 07752 791 517 for further information.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 44,331.00 - 55,620.00 per year","publishDate":"2025-04-28T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/533ee9d0-ff4f-4b50-95ed-668e7af76e4f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b761cb4-31b7-472b-a296-32d74ec3d8fb","title":"Senior Lawyer Advocacy","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Please follow the link below to apply via Penna***</strong><br> <br><strong>In-House Advocate (Child Care)</strong><br> <br><strong>Salary Scale PO10: £66,651 to £70,152</strong><br><br><strong>Full of energy and culture, Waltham Forest is a progressive and innovative borough with a Legal Service to match. We provide the best possible legal service to our diverse client departments through our highly skilled legal professionals. As an In-house Advocate, you'll represent Children's Social Care teams and be a specialist in your area. Part of our Lexcel-accredited practice, you'll be a key member of our Families team.</strong><br> <br>Your role will involve giving advice on relevant legislation and providing representation in the Family Court to the children's social care teams, covering all aspects of childcare law. It means delivering a legal service that meets all Council, professional and legal requirements in line with our business and service plans.<br> <br>To join us, you must be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with ideally High Rights of Audience. A childcare specialist, you'll be confident and capable - ready to work independently and act upon your initiative. You'll also be able and committed to working in a flexible way, including outside normal office hours when necessary. <br> <br>Whilst a local authority background would be an advantage, we'll also welcome experience in private practice. Alternatively, you could be counsel who has completed pupillage or a professional who has built up transferable skills in another in-house role. <br> <br>Wherever you've worked, you must have a good working knowledge of local government law as well as childcare legislation. We're also looking for the ability to formulate and present quality legal robust arguments before the Courts on behalf of our clients, both orally and in writing, within hearings of varying lengths and complexity.<br><br>To be considered, you must have initiative, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and commitment to the job. You will work within a friendly, welcoming and supportive team where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated. With your dedication to the role, you'll have what it takes to a change a child's world. <br> <br>Please note that this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.<br> <br><strong>To find out more please follow the link below to apply via Penna</strong><br> <br><a href=\"https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dHVSCqQ1kImNxWXFZfMcEwbZD/\">https://sourcing.penna.com/clients/london-borough-of-waltham-forest/in-house-advocate/</a><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br><br>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. 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 <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/waltham-forest-council-policies-procedures-and-rules-which-apply-employment\">recruitment and selection policy</a>.<br> <br>For an informal discussion please contact Delina Teklehaymanot at <a href=\"mailto:Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com\">Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com</a> or contact Delina on 07752 791 517 for further information.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 66,651.00 - 70,152.00 per year","publishDate":"2025-04-28T10:50:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2ed8b9e3-ea1b-45db-afd1-90419a7b4495.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f589e074-85d5-45fd-9669-f8b2daad9058","title":"Homeownership Litigation Officer","employer":"Southwark Council","department":"","location":"Southwark, London","locationType":2,"description":"<h2>The role</h2>\n<p>Are you ready to take the lead in driving exceptional service and financial performance within a thriving London borough? 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These roles offer the opportunity to support the community residents and make a real impact in one of London’s most vibrant areas.<br><br>Your role is not just important; it's transformative to our borough with many new developments taking place along the river Thames, residential estates at Elephant and Castle, at the former Surrey Docks at Canada Water, and through to Peckham and Camberwell.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>A chance to shape homeownership litigation strategy in a high-impact role</li>\n<li>Managing a portfolio of complex County Court and Legal Tribunal cases related to homeownership disputes.</li>\n<li>Providing expert guidance on legal enforcement and income recovery strategies</li>\n<li>Representing Southwark Council in First-Tier Tribunal (FTT), Upper Tribunal, and County Court proceedings</li>\n<li>Advising internal teams and key stakeholders on service charge legislation and case law</li>\n<li>Preparing all necessary case documentation and ensuring witnesses are fully briefed</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How will you make an impact?<br><br></strong>We need dynamic and experienced Homeownership Litigation Officers who are passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proven experience in litigation, leasehold management, or income recovery</li>\n<li>Expertise in service charge legislation and relevant case law</li>\n<li>Experience in preparing cases for Tribunal and County Court hearings</li>\n<li>Confident in providing high-level legal advice and driving successful case outcomes</li>\n<li>A proactive approach with a passion for justice and financial accountability</li>\n<li>Play a pivotal role in shaping services that directly affect residents’ lives.</li>\n<li>Strong legal mind with a focus on delivering results within tight deadlines.</li>\n<li>This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Additional salary details</h2>\n<p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p>\n<p>Southwark 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.</p>\n<p>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.<br><br>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.<br><br><strong>Benefits and more information.</strong></p>\n<p><a href=\"https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/\">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a></p>\n<p>Salary Range: <strong>Salary: £44,430 - £51,663</strong></p>\n<h2>Recruitment timetable</h2>\n<p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11:59 PM on the 26<sup>th</sup> of May 2025</strong></p>\n<p>Interview Dates: <strong>W/C 2nd of June 2025</strong></p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. </p> <p><strong>About the Borough:</strong></p> <p>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</p> <p>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Team and Role</strong></p> <p><span>Lambeth Legal Services is an in-house practice, committed to providing a high quality, effective and value for money legal service to the Council's support officers and members, to ensure that the Council exercises its powers and duties lawfully.</span></p> <p><span>We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our borough, and our council. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with immense potential, and we are committed to contributing to positive change within our communities, building on its strengths while addressing the challenges we face.</span></p> <p><span>We are embarking on a period of transformation, building an operating model that meets the needs of the business and aligns with the council’s strategic objectives.</span></p> <p><span>Our One Lambeth agenda recognises the need for a significant shift in the way we work – a stronger grip on delivery, promoting shared ownership of our priorities across the council; changes to how we empower and work with our communities; and putting equity and justice at the heart of all we do.<span> </span></span></p> <p><span>The function of the centre is not just to ensure effective use of budgets and decision-making: our 2030 aspirations and the priorities in our Corporate Delivery Plan place a significant premium on coming together as One Lambeth, being ambitious for our borough and changing how we work with our communities as partners to bring about change. We need to make sure we have capacity and accountability in the system to bring people together to do this important work including:</span><span>​</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure a relentless focus on our Lambeth 2030 aspirations with collective ownership and improved delivery of priorities, driven by a strong centre</span></li> <li><span>Bring people together across the Council to tackle and make progress against shared priorities, including our commitment to becoming a Borough of Equity & Justice</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate a more joined up offer to the community around engagement, funding, access to help and support that puts our communities, their experiences and outcomes to the fore of our approach</span></li> <li><span>Inject challenge into the system, ensuring robust governance and delivering change </span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>You will join a highly skilled team, ensuring robust decision making and upholding our values of equity, kindness, accountability and ambition.<span> </span> </span></p> <p><span>Legal Services is committed to the Law Society's Practice Management Standard (Lexcel). </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Rae at Erae2@lambeth.gov.uk.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=22aa8ffeef8314ed3ea6992338a9d868&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/0b8b8183-75cb-4056-b649-3936f31b4e07.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93f38f6d-da7c-4655-9c1c-52c388ec5d68","title":"Property Lawyer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Property Lawyer </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437 rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa plus up to £10,000 pa market supplement (dependent upon experience).</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, w</strong><i><strong>e offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><i><strong>Hybrid working</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Property Lawyer to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team and on their own initiative.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for commercial and residential property law related legal advice, conducting litigation and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.</span></p> <p><span>You will be familiar with property law, including residential and commercial conveyancing, development agreements, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase. </span></p> <p><span>You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. </span></p> <p><span>You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. </span></p> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Lloyd White (</span><span>vlloydwhite@lambeth.gov.uk</span><span>) or Janet Fasan (</span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span>)</p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 19^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=675895c027a2ea3723131cdf239d64e4&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/a7b8d958-f7b2-462f-89c9-9e7bae9d6e4f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"db3bae82-a1d0-47dc-ae2e-05265e32e471","title":"Planning Lawyer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Planning Lawyer </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>PO3- PO5: Starting annual salary £46,437 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa plus up to £10,000 pa market supplement (dependent upon experience) </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><i><strong>Hybrid working</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Planning Lawyer to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team and on their own initiative.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for planning & environmental related legal advice, conducting litigation (Civil and Criminal) and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.</span></p> <p><span>You will be familiar with planning and highways agreements, planning enforcement, planning litigation and the Council’s planning applications committee process. </span></p> <p><span>You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. </span></p> <p><span>You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. </span></p> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Christopher Allingham (</span><span>callingham@lambeth.gov.uk</span><span>) <span> </span>or Janet Fasan (</span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span>)</p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 12^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. 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We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Principal Lawyer (Adults) to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of staff and a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.<span>  </span>They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for adult social care related legal advice, ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation in relation to:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Judicial review proceedings in the High Court</span></li> <li><span>Welfare and property applications in the Court of Protection relating to those who lack capacity to make decisions</span></li> <li><span>Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard reviews in the Court of Protection</span></li> <li><span>Displacement of nearest relative proceedings in the County Court</span></li> </ul> <p><span>You will have a thorough up to date knowledge of all aspects of Adults Social Care law.<span>  </span>You will be experienced in representation in court proceedings and instructing Counsel. You will also have substantial experience in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence and giving specialist legal advice. </span></p> <p><span>You will also have a good understanding of current and emerging case law guidance and best practice. </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Fasan </span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. 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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. <br><br> 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. <br><br> Herts Legal is a great opportunity for ambitious, passionate and organised Lawyers who want to join a supportive and flourishing public sector legal team. <br><br><b>Requirements</b><ul>\n<li> You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive </li>\n<li> Demonstrable ability to manage a varied and demanding caseload </li>\n<li> Strong written and oral communication skills, used to build and maintain working relationships, and to produce and present reports </li>\n<li> Experience in working effectively as part of a team </li>\n<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>\n<li> We welcome applicants who possesses excellent drafting skills and the ability to negotiate documents for a wide range of matters. </li>\n<li> Previous experience of working within a Local Authority environment would be useful but is not essential. </li>\n<li> Specific requirements for relevant teams can be found below </li>\n</ul><br><b>Our Legal Teams</b><br><br> <strong>Environment</strong> <br><br> Giving 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. <br><br> <strong>Commercial </strong> <br><br> You will need to provide strategic advice on procurements, subsidy control and data protection, as well as interpreting different contractual documents. 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You will need a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework and case law relating to Education while handling a varied and busy caseload. <br><br> <strong>Property</strong> <br><br> We 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. <br><br> <strong>Childcare Litigation </strong> <br><br> 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. <br><br><strong>Dispute Resolution</strong> <br><br> This 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. <br><br> Your Work directly supports in the County Council's efforts to improve Residents Lives, and champion Equality, Fairness and Sustainability. Are you up for the challenge? Would you like to make a difference? <br><br>This job role is within the Corporate Services, level 13 job profile. Please locate this via: <br><br> Job profiles - Corporate services <br><br>To hear more about this opportunity please contact Stephen.Dorrian@hertfordshire.gov.uk / 07813 400504 for an informal discussion about the role <br><br> Interview Date: arranged on an ad hoc basis <br><br> Benefits of working for us<br><br><b>How to apply</b><br><br> 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. <br><br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Disability Confident</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>Driving required</strong> <br> 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. <br><br> <strong>English Fluency</strong> <br> 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). 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Assistant Principal Lawyer - Adults, Education & Employment

Harrow Council

Harrow Council logo

£63,510 - £70,437

Harrow (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Property

Harrow Council

Harrow Council logo

£63,510 - £70,437

Harrow (Hybrid)

Posted 1 day ago

Closing in 5 days

Senior Lawyer (Family)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

London Borough Of Waltham Forest logo

GBP 57,663.00 - 60,819.00 per year

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Lawyer (Family)

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

London Borough Of Waltham Forest logo

GBP 44,331.00 - 55,620.00 per year

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Senior Lawyer Advocacy

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

London Borough Of Waltham Forest logo

GBP 66,651.00 - 70,152.00 per year

To be confirmed (On-Site)

Posted 3 days ago

Homeownership Litigation Officer

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

£44,430 - £51,663 per annum

Southwark, London (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Childcare Lawyer

Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council logo

£45,000 - £74,999

London (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Property Lawyer

Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council logo

£45,000 - £74,999

London (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Planning Lawyer

Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council logo

£45,000 - £74,999

London (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Principal Lawyer (Adults)

Lambeth Council

Lambeth Council logo

£50,000 - £99,999

London (On-Site)

Posted 9 days ago

Closing in 5 days

General Litigation Lawyer

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

£48,618 - £55,710

Southwark, London (Hybrid)

Posted 27 days ago

Closing in 5 days

Assistant Lawyer

Southwark Council

Southwark Council logo

£44,430 - £51,663

Southwark, London (Hybrid)

Posted 27 days ago

Lawyer

Hertfordshire County Council

Hertfordshire County Council logo

£57,536 progressing to £63,076 pa

Stevenage (On-Site)

Posted 30+ days ago

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