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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Senior Litigation and Regulatory Lawyer</p><p>Bristol or London</p><p>£68,720 - £72,004 + £7,500 allowance plus London weighting £3,566 (where appropriate)</p><p>Generous Civil Service defined benefit pension</p><p>Use your litigation expertise in an organisation that’s shaping policy and regulation</p><p>The opportunity<br><br>Make a real difference to the lives of students by bringing your litigation skills to the Office for Students (OfS). </p><p>As the independent regulator of higher education in England, we ensure the best experience and the best value – for students, for taxpayers, for the economy and for the public good. This is a unique opportunity to lead on the provision of cutting-edge litigation across our diverse and rapidly evolving organisation.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The role</p><p>You’ll lead on the conduct of litigation activities at OfS, managing a portfolio of complex and novel litigation cases, both personally and through supervision of other qualified lawyers and members of the team. You will act as the senior lead and subject matter expert in respect of litigation at the regulator.</p><p>In addition, you will broaden your knowledge of the sector by providing legal advice and support for a broad range of regulatory matters relevant to the functions of the OfS.</p><p>Expect to work collaboratively with internal legal and policy colleagues, as well as external legal support, owning these key relationships and advising at the most senior level in the organisation, with regard to the high-profile nature of the organisation’s litigation. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>About you</p><p>This role would suit a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong litigation experience, as well as an interest in public law and regulatory issues. Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills are essential, including the ability to influence and negotiate. </p><p>While your legal career to date may have been in a different sector, you will have significant directly transferable litigation experience in an equivalent public law context . We offer a supportive environment that enables you to get up to speed, but you will need experience in at least two of the following areas:</p><ul><li>Public law matters</li><li>Consumer protection law</li><li>Human rights law</li><li>The interpretation of regulatory rules such as licence conditions or equivalent</li><li>The interpretation and application of sector specific legislation which relates to a regulatory body</li><li>Investigation and enforcement in a regulatory context </li></ul><p>For the purposes of recruitment to the role, we are measuring the following core competencies: </p><p>Making effective decisions </p><p>Level 3: Managing and influencing complex team or project relationships </p><ul><li>I empower colleagues to make effective decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>I recognise my own biases and assumptions and manage them to make better decisions. </li></ul><ul><li>I actively weigh up information from a range of sources, identifying advantages, disadvantages, risks and impacts to make decisions that take account of the wider organisational, political and regulatory context. </li></ul><ul><li>I encourage innovative suggestions and challenge from others, to support informed decision making. </li></ul><ul><li>I use sound judgment in drawing on legal advice and public consultation approaches, wherever necessary and appropriate. </li></ul><p>Delivering at pace </p><p>Level 3: Managing and influencing complex team or project relationships</p><ul><li>I ensure the delivery of timely, quality outcomes, through providing the right resources for tasks, reviewing and adjusting performance expectations and rewarding success.</li><li>I maintain my own level of performance in challenging circumstances and support others to do the same.</li><li>I adjust priorities and focus swiftly, as the OfS’s internal and external context changes, considering how my work impacts other teams across the organisation.</li><li>I translate strategic priorities into clear outcome-focused objectives for managers and teams.</li><li>I quickly re-prioritise and formulate plans accordingly as the environment changes.</li></ul><p>Managing a quality service </p><p>Level 3: Managing and influencing complex team or project relationships</p><ul><li>I use project management skills and techniques to achieve agreed results, including identifying risks and implementing mitigating actions.</li><li>I understand the financial position of my part of the business and the wider organisation, and maintain good financial and resource discipline</li><li>I create regular opportunities for employees and stakeholders to help improve the quality of OfS service.</li><li>I deliver positive stakeholder service, informed by appreciating the complexity and diversity of their needs and the OfS’s regulatory objectives.</li></ul><p>Communicating and influencing </p><p>Level 3: Managing and influencing complex team or project relationships </p><ul><li>I actively deploy different methods for influencing others, including making the most of digital resources to respond to different learning styles. </li><li>I act as a role model to others by communicating with clarity, honesty, and enthusiasm to build trust. </li></ul><ul><li>I am open-minded and impartial in discussion so I can adjust my arguments to respect the diverse interests and opinions of others. </li></ul><ul><li>I deliver difficult messages with clarity and sensitivity. </li></ul><ul><li>I can articulate arguments and reasons in a clear and persuasive manner. </li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £68,720, Office for Students contributes £19,908 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>An environment with flexible working options</li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</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><p>Application process</p><p>There are 4 online application questions to complete, alongside providing a summary of your career to date, which will allow you to demonstrate your relevant experience.</p><p>Reasonable adjustment</p><p>We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:recruitmentteam@officeforstudents.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitmentteam@officeforstudents.org.uk</a> and we will be happy to help.</p><p>Working for us<br><br>The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do.<br><br>We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.</p><p>At the OfS, we recognise that flexibility can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two or three days in a typical week.</p><p>To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working, for example job share and part time working, apply to this role.</p><p>Closing date for applications: Monday 26 January 2026 at noon</p><p>For information: the OfS does not hold a UK Visa &amp; Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence.</p><br><br>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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.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 : The recruitment team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:RecruitmentTeam@officeforstudents.org.uk" target="_blank">RecruitmentTeam@officeforstudents.org.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0117 931 7444</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:RecruitmentTeam@officeforstudents.org.uk" target="_blank">RecruitmentTeam@officeforstudents.org.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Careers - Office for Students<h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzc2MjYmdmVyaWZ5PTI3YjM4YzFmYzJkZjA0OWE5ZmRiNWRkMmExNzgzNmIyJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMzNDU4LWMwY2ZjODQ5NzE4YTJhNWZiMWU2NTIyZmQ1Nzk1YTBhMWZhMjMyNDU=" target="_blank">Why work for the OfS Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 428kB)

Senior Litigation and Regulatory Lawyer - Office for Students

<h4>Job summary</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Locations: </strong>1 position available at<strong> Willesden County and Family Court, 9 Acton Lane, Harlesden, NW10 8SB </strong>and 1 position available at<strong> Clerkenwell and Shoreditch County Court and Family Court, 29-41 Gee Street, London, EC1V 3RE</strong></p><p><strong>Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.</strong></p><p>As a Bailiff you will play a vital role working on the front line, dealing with people who are at some of the most challenging points of their lives. </p><p><strong>About us</strong></p><p>HM Courts &amp; Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. We provide support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone. </p><p>Our Justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society. It protects some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, from families in crisis to claimants and commercial businesses. We have a responsibility to deliver a Justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently. </p><p>As part of our recruitment process for this bailiff vacancy, we aim to support candidates by sharing interview questions in advance. If you are selected for interview, you will receive the questions relating to the assessed behaviours when we notify you that you are required to book your interview slot. This will help you prepare and reflect on relevant examples from your experience.</p><p>During the interview, the panel will ask follow-up questions to explore your responses in more depth and gain further insight into your skills and experience. Please note that strengths-based questions will not be shared in advance. </p><p>Assessed behaviours are: </p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating &amp; Influencing </li></ul><p><strong>Your role</strong></p><p>If you have excellent customer service skills, prefer working away from an office, enjoy working by yourself or in a small team and like your days to be varied and flexible, then working as a bailiff may be the job for you. </p><p>To be a successful Bailiff, you will be an excellent communicator. You need to be able to swiftly assess circumstances, adapt accordingly and be a confident leader in emotionally charged situations. You will be able to plan your days to manage your workload but should be adaptable. </p><p>As a Bailiff you will be visiting people in their homes and businesses, you must be able to calmly explain why you are visiting and what options are available to help resolve matters. You must be able to demonstrate empathy for court users, be non-judgmental but focussed on carrying out your role whilst fully respecting the customers that you meet. </p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive team. Our work is varied and rewarding, attracting people from all backgrounds and walks of life. You will receive full bailiff training which includes training on the Court Management systems and then are further supported with mentoring from an experienced member of staff whilst out in the field. </p><p>Not to be confused with private Bailiffs, this role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in HMCTS and develop your career within the Civil Service. </p><p>We give you the option of using your own car or, following successful completion of your probation period, a lease car, (UK driving licence required for a lease car) so a full licence entitling you to drive permanently in Great Britain is essential. Fuel allowances are paid. You will receive full PPE and safety training to give you the knowledge and confidence to conduct your bailiff duties successfully. You should be familiar with using IT and be comfortable with receiving training on the courts case management systems. </p><p>Please refer to the job description attachment for more information. </p><p><strong>Further information:</strong></p><p>The Bailiff role in HMCTS currently attracts a £2,000 per annum allowance. The Bailiff allowance is role specific, non-pensionable and can be reviewed, removed and/or changed at any time without notice and would end when moving to a different role. </p><p>Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. Whilst the role is full time only, HMCTS operates a flexible approach to working hours to suit both individual and business needs. </p><p>Travel to other courts within the London Region may be required on an ad-hoc basis. </p><p><strong>Skilled Worker Visa</strong></p><p>This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules. </p><p>From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place. </p><p>If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom. </p><p>The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa" target="_blank">You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here.</a></p><p><strong>For further information please see the following links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_erJ-yMuJ4M" target="_blank">Becoming an HMCTS Bailiff: Flexible Hours, Real Support, Real Impact</a></p><p><a href="https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/bailiff/" target="_blank">Bailiff - HM Courts &amp; Tribunals service</a></p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Licences</h4>A full licence entitling you to drive permanently in Great Britain.<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £30,109, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £8,722 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><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>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.<a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><br><br>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><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><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>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.<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 : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13603?entityId=13603" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/13603?entityId=13603</a>

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

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<p><strong>Salary: £55,581 - £63,438</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Grade: Level 5, Zone 1</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Contract Type: Permanent</strong></p> <p><strong>Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Closing Date:&nbsp;Friday 23^rd January 2026; 23:55</strong></p> <p><br> <strong>About Camden</strong></p> <p></p> <p>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;</p> <p></p> <p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp;</strong><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>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;</p> <p></p> <p><strong>To view the Job Profile, please click copy and paste the below URL into your browser:</strong><br> <strong><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></strong></p> <p><strong>All About You</strong><br> <br> <strong>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>'.</strong></p> <p></p> <p>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;</p> <p></p> <p>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.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p></p> <p>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;</p> <p></p> <p>Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details.</p> <p></p> <p><strong>Inclusion and Belonging</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Anonymised Application</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<i>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.</i><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Asking for Adjustments</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p>

Camden Council

Lawyer (Childcare)

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4><p>Are you ready to bring your planning law expertise somewhere it will truly <em>matter</em>? 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.<br><br>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.</p><p><strong>Here’s why this role stands out:<br><br></strong></p><ul><li><strong>Be the legal force</strong> 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><strong>Work at the heart of power</strong><strong>and influence</strong> directly advising Cabinet Members, committees, council leaders, and senior officers on high-impact planning decisions.</li><li><strong>Shape the legal strategy</strong> of a borough that doesn’t just follow policy, it <em>sets</em> it, driving innovation, good governance, and future-focused decision-making.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><p><strong>Your Mission</strong></p><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><p><strong>Lead With Purpose<br><br></strong></p><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><p>We need a dynamic and experienced <strong>Planning Lawyer</strong> who is passionate about public service and driven to make a difference who will bring a blend of the following:<br><br></p><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 planning law ideally in a local government setting.</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><li>Please reach out to Kamil Dolebski if you would like to discuss the role in more detail or have any questions on: 07704 667 956</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4><p><strong>About Southwark Council</strong></p><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><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><p><a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/</a><br><br><strong>Salary Range:</strong> £59,526 - £74,040 + JNC Benefit of £2724</p><p><strong>Recruitment timetable</strong></p><p>Application Closing Date: <strong>11.59pm on the 25th of January 2026</strong></p><p>Interview Date: <strong>Week commencing the 5th of February 2026</strong></p><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. <br><br>This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. <br><br>We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.<br></p><p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p><p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:</p><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><p>#LI-PC1</p><p>Attachments</p><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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Southwark Council

Specialist Lawyer (Planning)

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