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Principal Lawyer -Property, Planning &amp; Regeneration
PO9: £78,000 - 83,000 depending on experience (including of £5000 pa market supplement).*&nbsp;
Additional £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.
Hybrid working
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council,&nbsp;we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff;&nbsp;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp;
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Team:
A team of lawyers providing innovative and pragmatic legal advice to a range of internal clients predominantly in respect of planning and property matters generally and other areas of legal practice where necessary.
About the Role:
An&nbsp;exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s&nbsp;legal department for a Principal Lawyer -Property, Planning and Regeneration&nbsp;to join our team.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job. In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.
We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector but private sector applicants are welcome. &nbsp;
This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of staff and a busy and challenging caseload.&nbsp;They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.&nbsp; They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.
You will be expected to lead, direct, develop and improve the service to operational teams, predominately in the area of planning &amp; highways and property, to ensure the provision of an excellent standard of service and value for money.
This is an exciting role where you will work with the new Assistant Director of Legal Services in relation to a number of corporate activities and transformation plans.&nbsp;
Please get in touch if you have any questions and the Assistant Director would be pleased to speak.
* subject to review
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the criteria marked on the person specification
Job Description &amp; Person Specification
How to Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.&nbsp;
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Closing date: @11:59 pm on Sunday 19th October 2025.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hybrid Working.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Employee Assistance Programme.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discounts at local restaurants.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cycle to Work Scheme.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade Union Membership.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please&nbsp;click&nbsp;here.
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.

Lambeth Council

Principal Lawyer - Property, Planning & Regeneration

Job Description ob Title:&nbsp;Employment Lawyer Salary:&nbsp;£53,460&nbsp;– £61,638&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;G&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week About the department&nbsp; Thurrock Council is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join its Legal Services team to provide expert legal advice and representation on employment matters for the Council. This includes managing a varied caseload, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, and supporting governance processes to protect the Council’s interests. This is an exciting opportunity with growth in abundance at Thurrock it is the perfect time to develop and progress in this vibrant and dynamic team. About the Role&nbsp; We are looking for someone with a passion for employment law, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow professionally in a supportive and experienced environment. We welcome applications from candidates with experience in Employment Law matters who can demonstrate confidence in their specialism and shows excellent legal aptitude. We are looking for a candidate with the requisite skills to build strong relationships and trust with all key stakeholders to provide support to the Council with minimum supervision. As an Employment Lawyer at Thurrock Council, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ol> <li>Legal Advice and Case Management. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues varying in complexity but not limited to:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Providing legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders in relation to all aspects of employment law.</li> <li>Taking instructions and responding to employment claims.</li> <li>Drafting legal responses.</li> <li>Conducting case management/ preliminary hearings.</li> <li>Instructing and liaising with counsel in relation to any tribunal proceedings where external legal counsel may be required.</li> <li>Drafting settlement agreements.</li> <li>Advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings as well as drafting outcome decisions&nbsp;</li> <li>Case management and advice of any legal challenges around the SEND process and TUPE process.</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law, and best practice.</li> </ul> 2. Advocacy and Representation. You will be expected to: <ul> <li>Provide advice to councillors, stakeholders and senior officers and to liaise with external bodies and legal advisers</li> <li>To attend decision making meetings including Committee Meetings remotely or in person if required.</li> <li>Undertake advocacy at the Employment Tribunal if necessary.</li> </ul> 3. Contribute to the innovative improvement of the Legal Services Team including streamlining and case management workflow systems. 4. Support junior members of the team including the Legal Apprentice in legal practice and procedure contributing towards their professional development. 5. Contribute to governance processes, ensuring legal compliance and sound decision-making. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and best practice. To carry out research and provide legal advice to Client Departments on all related legal transactions. 6. Engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities. Become a trusted advisor, advocate and problem solver as you contribute to Thurrock’s vision of client focused and innovative service delivery. 7. Personally manage a caseload and be able to work unsupervised. To prepare,&nbsp;negotiate, draft, agree and process legal documents. To record all key actions and ensure data is regularly updated. To collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents. To seek to always protect the Councils’ interests, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering. To review and update as appropriate all templates and procedures. 8. To notify and advise on any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule or propriety or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration. 9. To attend and participate in meetings with Officers of the Council and to provide legal advice when required. 10. To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regards to both hours and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements. Two days minimum attendance in the office What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; Essential: <ul> <li>Excellent demonstrable knowledge of the ability to lead on complex and high-profile local government employment cases when which may include conducting preliminary hearings, conducting Tribunal proceedings and instructing Counsel for trials, drafting settlement agreements, advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings as well as drafting outcome decisions and advising on TUPE and other employment related matters as becomes necessary.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex legal issues clearly and confidently.</li> <li>Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships with experienced clients and colleagues. High emotional intelligence (EQ), with the ability to build positive working relationships and navigate sensitive issues professionally.</li> <li>You will be an effective leader acting as an ambassador for legal services across the council, sharing good practice and encouraging innovation amongst colleagues, to include training/mentoring junior members of the team. &nbsp;Attend and advise in Committee Meetings.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills able to manage a complex and varied workload with a flexible and innovative approach to work, ensuring that deadlines and court/tribunal directed deadlines are adhered to.</li> <li>Proactive and self-motivated, with a growth mindset and a willingness to learn. Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, to undertake research and be able to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions.</li> <li>Ability to relate the Council’s key policy objectives to the provision of the legal service Ability to assist on the implementation of best value, quality initiatives and improvements to client care.</li> <li>Excellent demonstrable knowledge of the ability to lead on complex and high-profile local government employment cases when which may include conducting preliminary hearings, conducting Tribunal proceedings and instructing Counsel for trials, drafting settlement agreements, advising panel members in relation to disciplinary hearings as well as drafting outcome decisions and advising on TUPE and other employment related matters as becomes necessary.</li> <li>Experience of working towards achieving/monitoring quality initiatives.</li> <li>Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.</li> <li>Advocacy skills.</li> <li>Good general level of understanding of IT systems, especially case management/time recording packages.</li> <li>Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.</li> <li>Understanding of Local Government structures and legal frameworks.</li> <li>Understanding of Law Society practice management standards.</li> <li>To behave in accordance with our values.</li> <li>Commitment to the principles of agile working including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location of work including remote and home working as required with 2 days in the office.</li> <li>Understanding of and commitment to principles of equality and diversity and compliance with Thurrock Council policies</li> </ul> Desirable: <ul> <li>To be responsible for the delivery of the annual work plans, regularly monitor, identify potential non-delivery and provide practical solutions for performance issues.</li> <li>Experience in a performance management culture and innovation in workflow systems.</li> </ul> Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;Standard Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;22nd September 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;5th October 2025 Interview Date: 9th October 2025&nbsp; Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Godwin Mangse - Principal Lawyer, Litigation Team <a>(godwin.mangse@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;) To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXD1dK-ku3tBqPtl-uJ4lssBGaaVgf21NQJqNdl7BuQTjQ?e=a0Ll9F" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Thurrock Council

Employment Lawyer

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Litigation Lawyer&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£53,460&nbsp;– £61,638&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;G&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent&nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week About the department&nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity with growth in abundance at Thurrock it is the perfect time to develop and progress in this vibrant and dynamic team. We are looking for someone with a passion for prosecution law, a proactive mindset, and a desire to grow professionally in a supportive and experienced environment. We welcome applications from candidates at all stages of their legal career provided they demonstrate strong legal aptitude, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to public service. About the Role&nbsp; As a&nbsp;Litigation Lawyer, you will&nbsp;be responsible for:&nbsp; <ol> <li>Legal Advice and Case Management. Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of issues varying in complexity but not limited to:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on prosecutions under:</li> <li>Education Act 1996</li> <li>Environmental Protection Act 1990; littering, fly tipping, and statutory nuisance</li> <li>Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Trading Standards)</li> <li>Licencing Act 2003</li> <li>Planning Law</li> <li>Food safety and underage sales offences</li> <li>Fraud Act, Social Housing Fraud</li> <li>Disabled blue badge prosecutions</li> <li>Other local authority prosecutions</li> <li>Advice on litigation, including</li> <li>Debt Recovery (e.g. Adult Social Care fees under the Care Act 2014)</li> <li>Judicial Review proceedings</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law, and best practice.</li> </ul> 2. Advocacy and Representation. You will be expected to: <ul> <li>Provide legal advice on prosecutions under:</li> <li>Education Act 1996;&nbsp;</li> <li>Environmental Protection Act 1990; littering, fly tipping and statutory nuisance</li> <li>Consumer Rights Act 2015 (Trading Standards)</li> <li>Licensing Act 2003</li> <li>Planning law</li> <li>Food safety and underage sales offences</li> <li>Fraud Act, Social Housing Fraud</li> <li>Disabled blue badge prosecutions</li> <li>Other local authority prosecutions</li> <li>Advise on civil litigation, including:</li> <li>Debt recovery (e.g., Adult Social Care fees under the Care Act 2014)</li> <li>Judicial Review proceedings</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, case law, and best practice.</li> <li>Provide advice to councillors, stakeholders and senior officers and to liaise with external bodies and legal advisers</li> <li>To attend decision making meetings including Committee Meetings remotely or in person if required.</li> <li>Undertake advocacy on contentious planning and highway matters, draft documents and review Cabinet and Planning Committee Reports.</li> <li>Contribute to the improvement of the Legal Services Team</li> <li>Support junior members of the team, including the Legal Apprentice, in Legal practice and procedure contributing towards their professional development.</li> </ul> 3. Contribute to governance processes, ensuring legal compliance and sound decision-making. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, and best practice. To carry out research and provide legal advice to Client Departments on all related legal transactions. 4. Engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities. Become a trusted advisor, advocate and problem solver as you contribute to Thurrock’s vision of client focused and innovative service delivery. 5. Personally manage a caseload and be able to work unsupervised. To prepare,&nbsp;negotiate, draft, agree and process legal documents. To record all key actions and ensure data is regularly updated. To collate and send or check supporting legal and financial documents. To seek to always protect the Council's interests, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering. To review and update as appropriate all templates and procedures. 6. To notify and advise on any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule or propriety or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration. 7. To attend and participate in meetings with Officers of the Council and to provide legal advice when required. 8. To be willing and able to work in a flexible and agile way with regards to both hours and location of work, including remote and home working, as required, subject to service needs and requirements. Two days minimum attendance in the office What&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;Looking For&nbsp; We’re&nbsp;looking for someone who has:&nbsp; Essential: <ul> <li>Excellent demonstrable knowledge of the ability to lead on complex and high-profile local government prosecutions cases when which may include Health and Safety at work, Trading Standards, Environmental Protection Act, Fraud Act and more.</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to explain complex legal issues clearly and confidently. &nbsp;Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships with experienced clients and colleagues. High emotional intelligence (EQ), with the ability to build positive working relationships and navigate sensitive issues professionally.</li> <li>Excellent organisational skills able to manage a complex and varied workload with a flexible and innovative approach to work, ensuring that deadlines and court directed deadlines are adhered to.</li> <li>You will be an effective leader acting as an ambassador for legal services across the council, sharing good practice and encouraging innovation amongst colleagues, to include training/mentoring junior members of the team. &nbsp;Attend and advise in Committee Meetings.</li> <li>Proactive and self-motivated, with a growth mindset and a willingness to learn. Ability to work on own initiative and with minimal supervision, to undertake research and be able to make accurate, considered judgements and decisions.</li> <li>Ability to assist on the implementation of best value, quality initiatives and improvements to client care.</li> <li>Ability to relate the Council’s key policy objectives to the provision of the legal service.</li> <li>Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives</li> <li>Advocacy skills.</li> <li>Good general level of understanding of IT systems, especially case management/time recording packages.</li> <li>Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.</li> <li>Understanding of Local Government structures and legal frameworks.</li> <li>Understanding of Law Society practice management standards</li> <li>Experience as a paralegal within a legal services team in a Local Authority or law firm</li> <li>Experience of working towards achieving/monitoring quality initiatives</li> <li>Experience in a performance management culture</li> <li>To behave in accordance with our values</li> <li>Commitment to the principles of agile working including the ability to work flexibly with regards to both hours of work and location of work including remote and home working as required with 2 days in the office</li> <li>Understanding of and commitment to principles of equality and diversity and compliance with Thurrock Council policies</li> </ul> Essential qualifications:&nbsp;Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;Standard Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;22nd September 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;5th October 2025&nbsp; Interview Date: 16th October 2025&nbsp; Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Godwin Mangse - Principal Lawyer, Litigation Team <a>(godwin.mangse@thurrock.gov.uk</a>) To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EVRBYoGYYvpKg2vCe5n0SpwB5mKfA8sJffaWPGmjwRqOpw?e=GAb74s" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Litigation Lawyer

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>Are you ready to lead a powerhouse team of planning and property lawyers shaping the future of one of London’s most exciting boroughs? At Southwark Council, we’re looking for a visionary Head of Property &amp; Planning to join our Legal Services leadership team. If you have a wealth of experience and a passion for driving excellence within a talented team of legal professionals, this is your moment to make a significant inroad into senior management with a difference and continue to work on interesting and complex work. Why this role is unmissable: <ul><li>High-profile impact: Advise on some of London’s most ambitious regeneration projects, including Old Kent Road and Canada Water.</li><li>Strategic leadership: Play a pivotal role in shaping governance, law, and community transformation.</li><li>Career-defining opportunity: Step into senior management, leading a talented team at the forefront of local government law.</li></ul><h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4><ul><li>Lead and inspire a specialist team of senior and property/planning lawyers.</li><li>Provide expert legal advice to Cabinet, Committees, Steering Groups and client departments.</li><li>Ensure good governance by upholding constitutional standards and staying ahead of legislative changes.</li><li>Drive strategic excellence by aligning legal insights with Southwark 2030 and the council’s Corporate Delivery Plan.</li><li>Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of service delivery.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4><ul><li>Qualified solicitor, barrister, or FILEX with a current practising certificate.</li><li>Expertise in planning law, including advising planning committees, regeneration, S106, and development agreements.</li><li>Proven track record of managing and inspiring legal teams within local government.</li><li>Strong leadership and budget management skills with a commercial mindset.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure, balance priorities, and maintain meticulous attention to detail.</li><li>A collaborative, forward-thinking approach with a passion for public service.</li><li>Flexible hybrid working (home-based with travel to our London Bridge HQ).</li><li>Exposure to landmark developments shaping London’s future.</li><li>A leadership role where law, governance, and community transformation converge.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>About Southwark CouncilSouthwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do. Benefits and more information:<a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Working for Southwark Council – Southwark </a>Salary Range: £67,380 - £84,075 This post attracts an additional JNC benefit to the value of £2724 Per Annum. Application Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 5th of October 2025Interview + Presentation Date: The 17th of October 2025We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.</li></ul>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-PC1Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2608041&amp;ptId=107580" target="_blank">job Description &amp; Person Specfication</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Head of Planning and Property (Legal Services)

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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join our legal services team.
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in the areas of contracts and procurement in a local government context.
Applicants will require excellent communications skills and be confident in providing practical legal advice and assistance on a wide range of contract and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
You should be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public contracts and have excellent understanding of the public procurement framework and local government law and a proven ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value contract tenders and providing advice to all of the authority’s services.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal &amp; Democratic Services on 01732 876 228. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview We are seeking to recruit a full-time Education lawyer for the Adults Social Care, Employment, and Education team at HB Public Law (HBPL). You will undertake varied, high-quality work with like-minded and supportive colleagues who are committed to public service and excellent client care. HBPL is one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices between a number of Northwest London and out of London local authorities; it is Lexcel accredited, and we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service. Staff are employed by Harrow Council but work for several public sector clients About You The successful candidate will be required to carry a full caseload dealing with SEND Tribunal cases, advising and preparing responses for the Tribunal, and advising in respect of school admissions, exclusions and complaint matters, including LGSCO responses for Local authority clients and advising schools in respect of a variety of matters including exclusion matters and complaints. The candidate will also advise schools in respect of Governing Body Exclusion Panels and Independent Review Panels as well as separately advising panels from time to time 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.There may be opportunities for the right candidate to develop knowledge in the Employment and Adult work within the teamThe closing date for all applications is Monday the 6th of October 2025. Related Documents For more information, please refer to <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=19792&amp;hashed=1219853481" 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

Lawyer / Senior Lawyer –Education, Adults Social Care, and Employment

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO3/PO6 £45,750 - £57,402Contract Type: Full-Time/Fixed Term Contract (12 months maternity cover) &nbsp;Working hours per week:&nbsp;36Application Deadline: 15/10/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC&nbsp;Reference: 1869About 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;About the role:&nbsp;This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover, anticipated to last for&nbsp;12 months months. However, applicants should be aware that the duration of the contract&nbsp;may be&nbsp;subject to change. In the event that the employee currently on maternity leave decides to return to work earlier than originally indicated, the contract may be terminated with appropriate notice in accordance with the terms of employment.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 focussed approach. &nbsp;The Service has been accredited to Lexcel since 2005. &nbsp;We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join our Litigation and Public Law Team to cover for the absence of a colleague who is going on maternity leave. &nbsp;It will be a one-year fixed term contract. &nbsp;The work will focus on one or more of complex possession, Housing Judicial Review and Access and Anti-Social Behaviour Injunctions. &nbsp;You will be responsible for a challenging caseload, you will be line managed by Senior Lawyers and supported by legal officers and paralegals in the team.The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience in one or more of complex possession, Judicial Review or injunction work. The ability to undertake advocacy in the County Court is desirable.&nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Lawyer%20(Litigation)%20(1869).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, drafting documents, conducting litigation, undertaking advocacy and providing support to clients in one or more areas of the Litigation Team’s work as follows; complex possession, homelessness, anti social behaviour and other injunction work.Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) 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 work in other areas of Legal Services where required and competent to do so.&nbsp; &nbsp;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>At least one years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX</li> <li>Proficiency in office software&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; 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>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&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;Click here for further information on the&nbsp;<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

Lawyer (Litigation)

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





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Hertfordshire County Council

Lawyer

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Job Title: Senior Lawyer
Location: Hybrid working - Offices in Market Harborough Leicestershire
Salary: Grade 10 - £51,356 to £54,495 pa pro rata for part time.&nbsp; This post attracts a market supplement of up to 5% of starting annual salary depending on experience.
Status: 
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<li>Contracts and procurement Senior Lawyer – full time permanent (37 hours per week)</li>
<li>Planning Senior Lawyer – part time permanent (22.2 hours per week)</li>
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We understand that for most, home life is a priority, so we are happy to consider either role on a part-time or job-share basis.&nbsp;
Car user: casual
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About Harborough District Council Harborough District Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to its community in Market Harborough, the town of Lutterworth, part of the Leicester urban area, and numerous villages and surrounding rural areas. Market Harborough is a charming English market town known for its historic architecture, vibrant market, and picturesque countryside. The town is well-connected by rail, with direct services to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, and London.
We are seeking two dynamic and experienced Lawyers to join the Council’s Legal Services team as Senior Lawyers. These roles are pivotal in ensuring the Council’s activities are conducted lawfully and transparently, contributing to the Council’s goal of continuous improvement in service quality, cost efficiency, and customer responsiveness.
The Roles
For both senior roles you will be required to ensure that the implications of local government law are understood and complied with, including the statutory requirement within the Council.&nbsp; You will draft and advise on reports for Cabinet, Council Committees and other meetings as required ensuring that all procedural and standing order requirements are complied with.
You will already be an experienced lawyer and depending on your knowledge and experience you&nbsp; will act as the lead advisor on a broad range of planning or contracts and procurement matters.&nbsp; You will be responsible for our own caseloads, which will cover a wide range of diverse, complex and interesting matters.&nbsp; You will have experience of providing advice on complex legal matters to Members, Officers and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities for both posts include: 
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<li>Handle a caseload of complex and sensitive legal issues.</li>
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<li>Provide training and support to other officers in legal procedures.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all Council policies and statutory requirements.</li>
<li>Promote a culture of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Proven experience in the public sector or in private practice.</li>
<li>Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Ability to manage competing demands and tight deadlines.</li>
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Senior Lawyer – Planning – Specific Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and manage the delivery of legal services in planning matters.</li>
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<li>Several years post-qualification experience in planning law, including s.106 agreements, planning appeals, and enforcement.&nbsp;</li>
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Senior Lawyer - Contracts &amp; Procurement – Specific Key Responsibilities
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<li>Several years post-qualification experience in contracts and procurement law, including preparing contract documentation, advising on compliance and governance requirements, and negotiating agreements.</li>
<li>Lead and manage the delivery of legal services in contracts and procurement matters.</li>
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About You
In these roles you will be expected to display sound decision making, excellent interpersonal and influencing.&nbsp; You will be confident in public speaking and problem solving.&nbsp; As a self-motivated individual with commitment to achieving targets, you will be a organised professional with experince of handling a broad caseload.&nbsp; You will be adpatable to changing priorites working as part of a team, although you will work independently, prioritising your own workload.&nbsp;&nbsp; You will support the Head of Legal Services in more complex and sensitive work, dealing with contentious and non-contentious matters.
These roles are flexible and can be delivered remotely on most occasions.&nbsp; However, there may be times when you are required to be in the office for client meetings or to attend committee meetings.&nbsp; We are willing to be flexible with the hours we are offering and can negotiate this with candidates who are successful at interview stage.
If you are interested in this role and would like an informal discussion, please contact Julie Young, Head of Legal Services by emailing in the first instance to <a href="mailto:j.young@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">j.young@harborough.gov.uk</a>.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is&nbsp; 17th October 2025.&nbsp; 
We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date should we receive sufficient suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Desirable criteria from the person specification may be used for sifting purposes.
You can apply for this job online at <a href="http://www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">www.harborough.gov.uk/job-application&amp;nbsp</a>; &nbsp;
Should you have any difficulties applying online please&nbsp;e-mail <a href="mailto:recruitment@harborough.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@harborough.gov.uk.</a>&nbsp; CVs will not be accepted. &nbsp;Please specify which post you are applying for on your application form and ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification.

Senior Planning Lawyer / Contracts and Procurement Senior Lawyer (two posts)

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal Services Directorate at Halton Borough Council is a dedicated team providing expert legal, corporate, and constitutional advice to protect the Council’s interests. They handle a wide range of matters, from prosecutions and disputes to planning and property work, supporting all areas of the Council’s operations. The role will involve carrying out conveyancing and land related tasks of a more complex nature on behalf of the Council.Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:Are you experienced in commercial conveyancing and able to manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision, while remaining sensitive to corporate and departmental priorities. You will be a team player with a flexible, imaginative approach, maintaining client focus and confidentiality at all times. You will be either a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), a Licensed Conveyancer, a Graduate Member of CILEx, or hold a Law Degree or suitable equivalent.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements</li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul> Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan - Head of Legal Services, <a href="mailto:Liz.Wilso-Lagan@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">Liz.Wilson-Lagan@halton.gov.uk</a> , 0151 511 6535 At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council's Plan

Principal Conveyancing Officer

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:The Legal team at Halton Borough Council plays a vital role in supporting the Authority by delivering high-quality, timely, and business-focused legal and procedural advice. In this role, you will work closely with our Social Care and Education teams, providing expert legal services as directed by the appropriate Group Solicitor. The team is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community.Hours: 37 hours per weekYour Contributions:Do you have extensive experience of Childcare Law and practice, including advocacy experience. Ideally you will have experience of working in local government or in private practice and will be a qualified lawyer. We are looking for a highly organised person that possess excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individuallyYou will have excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills and be able to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. You should also demonstrate a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.Our Offer:Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1,000 per annum</li><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran Group Solicitor – 0151 511 5189At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a> Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!





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Lawyer - Children's Services

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The Legal Team at Reading is highly regarded and this role will support our shared service clients at the Joint Legal Team (JLT).&nbsp; The JLT is a long standing shared legal service for all the Berkshire Councils and a recognised centre of excellence for childcare, adults and education law.&nbsp; You will possess advocacy abilities and demonstrate sound judgement when representing our clients in public law children's cases.&nbsp; The JLT was awarded “Highly Commended” at the Lawyers in Local Government Awards in June 2025. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.&nbsp; We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is the key to our success. We are open to flexible working patterns, subject to court attendance requirements. When not in court, we provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service. About the Role: As a shared service the cases are wide-ranging across many different aspects of public children law and adoption and you will have the opportunity to advocate at different levels of the Family Court.&nbsp; There is also the opportunity to develop into other areas of law, such as adult social care and special educational needs. There will be a high volume of work and on occasions you will be dealing with emergency and urgent applications on short notice.&nbsp; As a Childcare Advocate you will work closely with the Lawyer who has conduct of the case and on more complex cases will be involved in case preparation and strategic planning to achieve the best outcome. About you: To apply for this role, you will require:
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<li>A current practising certificate and be entitled to practice in England as a Barrister, Solicitor, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Ability to prioritise workload and to work effectively under pressure</li>
<li>Ability to represent the team in meetings and at Court</li>
<li>A flexible approach to work and ability to use initiative</li>
<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality</li>
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as colleagues who you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place. Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.&nbsp; Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this: Work Together as one team&nbsp;- work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do Drive Efficiency&nbsp;- show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential Be Ambitious&nbsp;- be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way Make a Difference to Reading&nbsp;- maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed Our offer: We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across.&nbsp; Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment. A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holiday rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Ursula Barlow, Strategic Lead – Advocacy at <a href="mailto:ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:ursula.barlow@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank"></a>Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reading Borough Council

Child Care Advocate - Joint Legal Team

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:<ul>
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Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28&nbsp;days annual leave per year, 29&nbsp;days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.</li>
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Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
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Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
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Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
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Payment of professional subscription / membership&nbsp;- If your job description requires that you are registered with or are&nbsp;a member of&nbsp;a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.</li>
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Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
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A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).</li>
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Our West Ways of Working&nbsp;– We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.</li>
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Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.</li>
</ul><h2>About the role</h2>Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer looking to expand your skills, progress your career and step into a leadership role? &nbsp;Join the new Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.For more information please contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. <h2>Additional information</h2>Whilst experience of advising on Adult Social Care law is essential, local government experience is not. What’s more important is a passion for delivering an excellent legal service, a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service and a drive to progress and achieve your own ambition.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU&nbsp;&amp;nbsp</a>;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions&nbsp;- watch WNC colleagues explain&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Principal Lawyer (Adult Social Care)

Our Story:Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. Our Team:This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional to be at the heart of public service while looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.Following a significant increase in demand for support from qualified legal practitioners over the last 2 years across the authority, there has been a review of the service and you will be joining a newly developed Adults Social Care legal team and working alongside our Child Care &amp; Education Team. You will be joining a supportive and knowledgeable legal team that is committed to delivering advice in a cost-effective and efficient manner, ensuring best value for the Council while helping to meet the complex and evolving needs of the community. Hours: 37 per weekYour Contributions:You will provide expert legal advice and representation on a broad range of adult social care matters, including Court of Protection and safeguarding as well as undertaking advocacy work, in order to protect and further the Council’s objectives.We are looking for a highly organised person that possesses excellent IT and communication skills, with an ability to work flexibly as part of the team and also individually.You will have:<ul><li>Excellent communication, organisational, and negotiation skills </li><li>The ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. </li><li>A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and supporting families in achieving stability and independence.</li><li>A driving licence and access to a vehicle (Where appropriate, reasonable adjustments will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Equality Act)</li></ul>Enjoy a role where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful public outcomes!Our Offer: Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Essential car user allowance - £1,000 per year</li><li>A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service</li><li>Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions</li><li>3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme</li><li>Investment in your personal development </li><li>Free Car Parking at HBC sites </li><li>Flexible working arrangements </li><li>Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.</li></ul>Next Steps:Please upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, include some supporting information with your application.At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Jayne Doran 0151 511 5189 / <a href="mailto:jayne.doran@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jayne.doran@halton.gov.uk</a>At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – <a href="mailto:resourcing@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@halton.gov.uk</a>Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.We look forward to receiving your application!





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