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Enfield Legal Services are recruiting an entry level lawyer, Property Lawyer/ILEX/Licensed Conveyancer to undertake a varied case load to support on regeneration projects, residential acquisitions/disposals, Right to Buy disposals, licences, leases, title work and basic planning section 106 agreements/unilateral undertakings. This may suit someone wishing to move from a private law firm or charity sector to a career in local government, or someone returning after a career break. This is a great opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to join a friendly, committed and highly regarded in-house legal team to help deliver quality legal advice, as well as making a real contribution to the quality of life and sustainability of the borough. 
 
We are looking for either a newly qualified solicitor, barrister, legal executive, licenced conveyancer or equivalent with an interest and experience in property work. You will need to be a team player who is self-motivated and flexible with exceptional communication skills. You will quickly be supported to learn the practice area and hold your own caseload where you will be required to work to tight timescales with the necessary support to enable you to succeed. Candidates will need to have a good understanding of conveyancing law and practice, though not necessarily in a local authority context and must have good drafting skills. 
 
We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. We are employers that develop talent, encourage innovation and have a supportive working environment. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. 
 
This post is classified as a flexible worker and requires 2 days office attendance a week, although during the probationary period to support learning and assisting the post holder to excel in the role office attendance maybe up to 5 days per week. 
 
Applicants are invited to submit a C.V. together with a supporting statement, addressing the criteria outlined in the job role and person specification of the role before the closing date. For more information, please see the attachments at the bottom of this advert. 
 
The roles will sometimes require working outside normal office hours and cross-working with other teams within the department. 
 
Contact Details - 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact John Hood on 020 8132 1228 for an informal discussion. 
 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Andrea Walkerdine at <a href="mailto:andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">andrea.walkerdine@enfield.gov.uk</a> or on 020 8132 1022. 
 
We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV. 
 
We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more. 
 
Why it's great to work for Enfield Council: 
 
 - An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 
 - Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas. 
 - A blend of remote and office based working for most roles. 
 - Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months. 
 - Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods. 
 - Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family. 
 - Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work. 
 - 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care. 
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

London Borough of Enfield

Property Lawyer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Principal / Senior Lawyer who is committed to doing their best to support their clients, develop others and to support our established Contracts, Procurement and Information Law teamHB Public Law (HBPL) is an innovative and ambitious shared legal service committed to excellence in the public sector, and we seek a qualified senior lawyer who embodies this approach. The post holder will be required to support the development of HBPL jointly with the other Assistant Principal Lawyers and Principal Lawyers. The post holder will have knowledge and experience of public procurement and commercial contracts and will be able to support the Principal Lawyer in the management of the Team and the wider Practice About You The successful candidate will have previous contract and procurement law experience and will be passionate about teamwork and developing others. The role involves effectively managing the client relationship, so good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful applicant will:<ul><li>Have detailed understanding and awareness of the necessity of governance arrangements to support effective decision making, as well as concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as applicable to local government. </li><li>Be able to manage and support lawyers in the Team</li><li>Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst handling a complex and diverse workload, including high profile cases and advising elected members.</li><li>Be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, including providing written and oral advice to a high standard and managing multiple client relationships</li></ul>The closing date is Monday the 28th of July 2025.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Patricia Davila on 07927 548515 (Monday to Wednesday 9am-3pm and Thurs 9am-12pm) or Giles Gilbert on 07783 875833. Related Documents For more Information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=9228&amp;hashed=-509423178" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Contracts, Procurement & Information Law

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £25,183 - £25,992 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentThis is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that supports licensing functions across the Borough. You’ll be based in an office environment, handling applications, maintaining records, and helping members of the public with a range of licensing enquiries. The role involves working with accuracy and attention to detail, often under pressure, to meet important deadlines. As part of your day-to-day work, you'll use a range of IT systems, including Word, Excel and databases, and you’ll be expected to follow set procedures to ensure everything runs smoothly. You’ll also support inspections of licensed premises when needed, so a flexible and proactive attitude is important.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>You’ve got experience working in an office and feel confident dealing with people, whether that’s over the phone, in writing, or face-to-face. You’re calm under pressure, able to manage competing deadlines, and you take pride in getting the details right. You’ve worked with the public before and know how to be polite, tactful, and professional in every interaction. Ideally, you’ve had some exposure to licensing work or worked within a local authority setting. You understand the importance of accurate records, can manage numbers confidently, and you’re comfortable using common software tools to get the job done. You also bring an awareness of licensing law and equality issues, and if you’ve had any relevant training, that’s even better.This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1547317&amp;ptId=11504" target="_blank">download: Licensing Officer L3 0811.new version doc critical.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1552267&amp;ptId=11504" target="_blank">download: Luton Values Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Luton Borough Council

Licensing Officer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;Scale 6 £34,416 - £35,982 '(pro rata for part-time) - pay award pending'&nbsp; &nbsp;Contract Type: Full time – Fixed term (12 Months) &nbsp;Working hours per week: 36Application Deadline: 15/07/25&nbsp;Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;W/c 11th &amp; 13th August 2025 &nbsp;Reference: 1730About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a progressive and innovative borough with a Legal Service to match. We are dedicated to providing the best possible legal service to our diverse client departments.The principal areas of law within the scope of the Legal Services Team are:&nbsp;Family Law – Child Protection and Adult Social CareCommercial Law – Regeneration, Contracts and Procurement, Licensing and Property and PlanningLitigation and Public Law –&nbsp;Civil Litigation, Prosecutions, Housing, Employment, Education, Corporate Governance and InformationTo be responsible for supporting lawyers across the Legal Services Team in relation to all areas of law within the scope of the Team’s areas of responsibility.Whilst the role of Paralegal is a generic role within Legal Services,&nbsp;we are currently looking for a Paralegal to be responsible for supporting lawyers across the Family Law Team.&nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Paralegal%201730.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Candidates must have a high level of technical skills as all work is recorded on our case management system and the ability to work with electronic bundling software.The duties are flexible to meet the demands of the Family Team and will involve largely routine work but with the opportunity to undertake more complex work, including casework, being required as necessary.The candidates must have excellent communication skills, be real team players with a focus on client care who are able to contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service.&nbsp;The role demands flexibility and a commitment to undertake a wide range of duties and responsibilities, and adherence to team processes, policies and protocols both within the service and Council's business processes to ensure the efficient use of resources.&nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the ‘Indicative Qualifications’ and ‘Knowledge, Skills and Experience’ requirements as set out in the role profile.&nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Edna Wilson-Cole, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:edna.wilson-cole@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">edna.wilson-cole@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and/or Sahdiah Ikram, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:sahdiah.ikram@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">sahdiah.ikram@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and/or Charlie Woods, Principal Lawyer at <a href="mailto:charlie.woods@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">charlie.woods@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Paralegal

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Join an exciting Legal Service
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Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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Following a recent restructure, a number of new posts in a variety of disciplines are available within the Council’s Legal Service. &nbsp;We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated lawyers to join us in Brent’s impressive Civic Centre, located right next to Wembley stadium and just a 12 minute train ride from Baker Street and a 25 minute train ride from Kings Cross. &nbsp;So if you are a skilled professional looking for challenging and rewarding work in a demanding but supportive environment - this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

 The Post

In the Adult Social Care &amp; Financial Litigation team we are looking for a Lawyer to support the work within the Adult Social Care team. The individual will manage a caseload of adult social care work to include welfare and Deprivation of Liberty applications in the Court of Protection, Ordinary Residence disputes, threats of Judicial Review, No Recourse to Public Funds, and other casework relating to Adult Social Care.
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The Person
We are looking for an experienced individual, used to working in a busy office within a social care team in a Local Authority, with good practical knowledge of The Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and knowledge of The Mental Health Acts, with strong organisational skills to progress cases, and manage matters in the County Court, High Court, Administrative Court and Court of Protection.
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Working in a very diverse borough you will be exposed to a huge variety and complex work across many interesting legal fields including community care, mental health and mental capacity law &nbsp;
Closing date: Sunday 20 July 2025 (23:59)

 Additional Information&nbsp;


If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Brent Council

This is Brent

Adult Social Care Lawyer

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: SO2&nbsp;£38,934 to £40,755 &nbsp;Contract Type: Full time Fixed term (24 Months) &nbsp;Working hours per week: 36&nbsp;Application Deadline: 10/07/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp;Reference: 1787About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;Waltham Forest Legal Services is a high performing in house legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of Waltham Forest.&nbsp; Our objective is to provide high quality and efficient professional services that meet our clients’ expectations and provides a business and solution focused approach.&nbsp; The Service has been accredited to Lexcel since 2005. &nbsp; We are looking for a Legal Officer specialising in Housing to join our Litigation and Public Law Team.&nbsp; Whilst working to a generic job description we are looking for lawyers experienced in the area of Housing.&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, you will be line managed by Principal or Senior Lawyers or solicitors and supported by other legal officers and paralegals in the team. The ideal candidates will be experienced litigators, able to demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: Residential Possession; access injunctions; and costs.&nbsp; You will be willing and able to undertake advocacy in County Courts. &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Legal%20Officer%20(Advocacy)%201787.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;To be responsible for giving legal advice, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; residential possession, access injunctions and costs.&nbsp;Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy)&nbsp;in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation).To contribute to the effective operational management of the Legal Services team in order to deliver a high quality and cost-effective legal service which includes undertaking advocacy in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so.&nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;At least one years’ experience in the legal profession.Proficiency in office software&nbsp;Qualifications are not required but the following or higher are desirable: Law Degree, FILEX (or working towards)Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Glenn Craig, Principal Housing Solicitor at <a href="mailto:Glenn.Craig@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Glenn.Craig@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or Arandeep Hundal, Senior Lawyer Litigation at <a href="mailto:Arandeep.Hundal@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Arandeep.Hundal@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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legal officer (advocacy)

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading local authority shared legal practices, it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious legal service committed to the public sector, and we seek lawyers who embody this approach. You will join a team dedicated to providing direct legal support to the London Borough of Hounslow’s Children’s Services, rated Good with Outstanding leadership by OFSTED. We support our lawyers to develop and flourish in their careers. We understand that this area of law can be challenging and, at times, highly pressurised and therefore understand the importance of providing our lawyers with a work life balance. HB Public Law offers flexible working, a commitment to training &amp; development and a highly supportive working environment to allow you to work autonomously in the workplace and at home.Whilst Harrow Council will be the employer, the place of work will mostly be Hounslow. In the main you would work solely for Hounslow, allowing you to develop an in-depth knowledge of our client department, as well a strong client relationship. Cross working is sometimes offered or required within the other authorities in our shared service and there may be a requirement to work at another HBPL client premises. We frequently hold remote meetings with our clients, but you would also be required to attend meetings at Hounslow House in the centre of Hounslow, as well as Harrow Council which is the host Authority for the shared service. Our court proceedings are heard in the West London Family Court which is situated only a short distance from the client offices. About You The successful candidate will have:-<ul><li>Specialist knowledge of English law, and practice and procedure including knowledge of local government law, equalities law, data protection.</li><li>Children’s social care, in particular in relation to public law proceedings and public law duties to children in need and looked after children.</li><li>Knowledge of education matters including special educational needs.</li><li>A thorough practical understanding of the concepts underpinning local government law and public law principles as they apply to local government.</li><li>Good experience of relevant legal work.</li><li>Providing written and oral advice and guidance to senior managers and members (or equivalent) with support if needed.</li><li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li><li>The post holder must be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, qualified solicitor, barrister or appropriately qualified overseas lawyer.</li></ul>The closing date for all applications is Monday the 14th of July 2025. Interviews will take place in our Hounslow offices.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please feel free to call Suzanne Groocock, Principal Lawyer on 07927 548174 or email <a href="mailto:suzanne.groocock@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">suzanne.groocock@harrow.gov.uk</a> Related Documents For further information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=18848&amp;hashed=-1873915082" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Lawyer/Senior Lawyer – Hounslow, Children’s Social Care

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Join an exciting Legal Service&nbsp; &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
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The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
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The Post
In our Civil / Housing Litigation Team, we are looking for a lawyer:
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<li>To provide high level and proactive expert legal advice on civil/housing litigation matters to the Council, its members, and officers.</li>
<li>To personally conduct advocacy on behalf of the council and instruct counsel as appropriate.&nbsp;</li>
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The Person
The successful applicant will possess:
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<li>A current practising certificate (either as a Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive)</li>
<li>A can-do attitude</li>
<li>Strong experience in all matters relating to Civil/Housing litigation.</li>
<li>Ability to anticipate problems and solve them accordingly</li>
<li>Must be dependable and self-reliant.</li>
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Our Offer to You
In addition to your salary, you will also get to enjoy the following benefits:
•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Very generous employer pension contribution •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided) •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to affordable parking nearby •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Zipcar scheme&nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Season ticket loan for public transport •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.
Closing date: 15 July 2025 (23:59) &nbsp;
Additional Information&nbsp;
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Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time, required to attend the offices in Wembley or Court at least three times per week.&nbsp;

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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The information we collect 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. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">here</a>.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. &nbsp;
As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@brent.gov.uk</a>

Housing Lawyer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are seeking to recruit an employment lawyer for the Employment, Education and Adults social care team at HB Public Law (HBPL). You will undertake varied, high-quality work with likeminded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care. HB Public Law is one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London boroughs; it is Lexcel accredited and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. Staff are employed by Harrow Council, but work for a number of public sector clients. About You The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with matters relating to employment, providing advice and dealing with employment tribunal claims.. There is also an opportunity to take on work relating to education law.You will be required to pick up a caseload from the outset. We will consider less experienced individuals with the right personal qualities and an excellent approach to client care who are able to grow into the role. Candidates from both the public and private sector are encouraged to apply for this position, as the practice’s current staff base is drawn from both sectors.The role is a career graded post encompassing grades G10, G11 and MG1. Internal applications for advancement to the next grade are considered on an annual basis.The closing date for all applications is Monday 14th of July 2025. If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying please discuss with Sharon Clarke on 07933 393755 Related Documents For further information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=4032&amp;hashed=559118706" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Employment Lawyer / Senior Lawyer

<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £50,512 - £53,584 a year, £3,203 car benefit a year plus up to £4,000 market supplement a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: PermanentWe have an exciting opportunity available within our legal team where you will assist in making sure an efficient, effective and economic legal service is delivered to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub Committees, departments and its wholly owned companies.Working within the property planning and Contracts team, you will conduct and manage a mixed caseload of commercial contracts, procurement and governance related work.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for an experienced lawyer with a broad range of good commercial contracts and procurement experience, ideally within a local government/public sector context.You must be able to demonstrate significant experience of undertaking complex legal work in commercial contracts and procurement and have a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework.The post holder must be capable of working under pressure, taking initiative and adopting proactive approaches to deliver a fast and efficient service and must be able to perform legal work with minimum supervision.You must be able to communicate at all levels clearly and concisely, providing professional and commercial advice to a wide range of clients within the Council.You must be a UK qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with substantial relevant post qualification experience and hold a practicing certificate with a minimum of six years plus post qualification experience.Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates your experience and knowledge in order for your application to be considered.<h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application: <a href="https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/" target="_blank">https://jobs.luton.gov.uk/how-to-apply/</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228931&amp;ptId=11442" target="_blank">download: JD M5 Solicitor -Senior Contract Solicitor 14.10.21 FINAL (1).pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1228932&amp;ptId=11442" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1) (3).pdf</a></li></ul>





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