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Salary: £75,010 - £85,170 plus Non-contractual MFS of £10,560 Contractual Hours: 35 hours Basis: Full time, Permanent&nbsp; Workplace category: Workplace based
The City of London Corporation is seeking an accomplished Chief Lawyer to lead a section in our Property Division within the Comptroller and City Solicitor’s Department. This is a key leadership role that combines high-level legal expertise with people management and strategic advisory responsibilities.
About the Role
As Chief Lawyer, you will oversee a team of Principal Lawyers and support staff, providing expert legal advice on complex and high-value property matters. You will play a pivotal role in advising on commercial &nbsp;property transactions, open spaces, and charity law, including development agreements, acquisitions, disposals, and lease negotiations.
You will lead on significant legal projects, collaborating closely with colleagues across the Corporation to ensure well-coordinated outcomes. The role also includes regular engagement with senior stakeholders, committees, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Provide high-quality legal advice on commercial and &nbsp;property law, open spaces, and charity law.</li>
<li>Lead and manage a team of lawyers and support staff, ensuring effective performance and professional development.</li>
<li>Advise on complex and high-value transactions, including development agreements, leases, acquisitions, and disposals.</li>
<li>Prepare and present committee reports and represent the department at meetings when required.</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.</li>
<li>Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work.</li>
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About You
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with at least 10 years’ post-qualification experience and a strong background in commercial property law. You’ll have proven leadership skills, the ability to manage a diverse caseload, and a track record of providing pragmatic, strategic advice on complex property matters.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential, as is experience in advising senior stakeholders and managing a professional legal team.
What We Offer
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<li>Competitive salary between £75,010 and £85,170 per annum.</li>
<li>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with an employer contribution rate of 21%.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus bank holidays, with increases linked to service.</li>
<li>Learning and development opportunities, including financial support for professional qualifications.</li>
<li>Access to exclusive employee benefits and volunteering opportunities.</li>
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If you are an experienced property lawyer ready to lead a dedicated legal team and make a significant impact within one of London’s most historic and respected institutions, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now&nbsp;to join the City of London Corporation and help shape the legal framework behind some of the City’s most important property projects.
Closing date: 12 Noon on Monday 3rd November 2025
To apply online please click the apply online button.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCOM899 if you experience any difficulties.&nbsp; A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.&nbsp;
If this role is advertised as a secondment, secondments are subject to the agreement of your department releasing you, therefore, you need to discuss this with your line manager prior to applying. The purpose of this will be to discuss what, if any, impact your secondment might have on the service and service delivery should your application be successful, and how this might be addressed.&nbsp;
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.&nbsp;
We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs.&nbsp;
For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide&nbsp;here.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.&nbsp;

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Permanent Ref: LA202 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in the Council’s Legal Governance Section. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of conducting civil and/or criminal litigation in the County Court and/or Magistrates Court, be able to work on his/her own initiative and give advice on a wide range of legal issues. Knowledge and experience of housing, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, licensing and environment related law is important; however, equally as important is a flexible, “can-do”, attitude and enthusiasm for learning new areas of Local Government law. The Lead Litigation Lawyer will require a number of years of post qualification experience and the ability to lead a small team. You will be joining a progressive Section with a good reputation for its service and commitment to staff and prospects for advancement. For an initial discussion please contact Isha Prince, Head of Legal and Democratic Services 01442 228126 (ext.2614) The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Dacorum Borough Council

Litigation Team Manager

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 Salary: £55,581 - £63,438&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grade: Level 5, Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Hours&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025; 23:55 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.&nbsp; What You’ll Be Doing&nbsp; Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.&nbsp; We are particularly seeking lawyers with knowledge in the following areas:- <ol> <li> Homelessness/Part 7 Housing Act; </li> <li> Building Safety Act/Fire Safety Act and other related legislation and requirements in relation to local authority building safety and regulatory compliance;&nbsp; </li> </ol> All About You To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives able to practice in England.&nbsp; You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders. Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the below URL into your browser:&nbsp; <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11438355/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11438355/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click Inclusion and diversity - Camden Careers - Camden Council&nbsp;for more information on our commitment. Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias. &nbsp; Asking for Adjustments At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at <a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

Camden Council

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Enfield Legal Services are recruiting a Senior Prosecutions Lawyer, this is a fantastic 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. Specialising in Regulatory Prosecutions and prosecutions under the Housing Act 2004 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990, we are looking for an individual who is a real team player who is self-motivated and flexible. 
 
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant area and will be used to carrying a heavy caseload, working with minimum supervision. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to deal with people at all levels. You will have excellent drafting and negotiating skills and will have a strong understanding of the relevant area(s) of law. Local authority experience is desirable but not essential, provided you have good experience in the right areas of work. Litigator roles will require advocacy experience. 
 
We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. Enfield Legal Services is a friendly and progressive team focussed on delivering our clients’ objectives. We provide training and mentoring for the right candidates and can offer a competitive package. Car parking is available on-site and we are close to two train stations. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. The roles are open to Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX. 
 
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. 
 
The roles will sometimes require cross-working with other teams within the department. 
 
Contact Details - 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Antonia Makanjuola on 020 8132 1122 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. 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

London Borough of Enfield

Senior Prosecutions Lawyer

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21 to 28 hours per week 
 
The advertised salary is for full time work (36 hours per week), the salary for part time will be calculated on a pro-rata basis 
 
Enfield Legal Services are recruiting a Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer, this is a fantastic opportunity for talented and ambitious professionals 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. 
 
Specialising in general civil litigation including Landlord and Tenant, employment, licensing, commercial litigation, judicial review, injunctions, ASB, possessions, tenancy fraud, we are looking for individuals who are real team players who are self-motivated and flexible. 
 
Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in the relevant area and will be used to carrying a heavy caseload, working with minimum supervision. You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to deal with people at all levels. You will have excellent drafting and negotiating skills and will have a strong understanding of the relevant area(s) of law. Local authority experience is desirable but not essential, provided you have good experience in the right areas of work. Litigator roles will require advocacy experience. 
 
We work collaboratively and flexibly and welcome applications from all members of the community. Enfield Legal Services is a friendly and progressive team focussed on delivering our clients’ objectives. We provide training and mentoring for the right candidates and can offer a competitive package. Car parking is available on-site and we are close to two train stations. If you want to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. The roles are open to Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX. 
 
The post is part time between 21 to 28 hours per week. 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.&nbsp; 
 
The roles will sometimes require cross-working with other teams within the department. 
 
Contact Details - 
 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Antonia Makanjuola on 020 8132 1122 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. 
 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Senior Civil Litigation Lawyer (Part time - 21 - 28 hours per week)

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Enfield Legal Services are recruiting. 
We are looking to recruit an experienced litigator at Assistant Principal Lawyer level to help lead and manage our Disrepair and Housing Management team. 
We are looking for a flexible, motivated and ambitious lawyer with good experience of dealing with disrepair and housing management as well as management experience in a legal team. Your focus will be on disrepair and other housing management but you will have the opportunity to work on other types of litigation too so experience in areas such as employment, landlord &amp; tenant or JR would be beneficial. The successful candidate will be accustomed to working at pace in a busy team, working on varied and complex issues. You will be a team player who can demonstrate self-motivation and flexibility. The ability to work to tight timescales/deadlines is essential for this role as is the ability to manage others and ensure the team delivers and performs well on high volume casework – being well-organised is essential. 
This is a fantastic 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. Prior local authority experience is desirable but not essential. 
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. All roles are open to Solicitors, Barristers or Fellows of CILEX. 
Our working patterns are hybrid and lawyer managers are required to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week. 
Contact Details - 
If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Antonia Makanjuola on 020 8132 1122 for an informal discussion. 
If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at <a href="mailto:rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk</a> 
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. 
If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Assistant Principal Lawyer Housing and Disrepair

Ealing Council serves the residents and businesses of London’s third largest borough, which is located in the heart of west London. We put the needs of our 385,000 residents above all else and the council’s three priorities reflect the issues that matter most to local people. We are committed to improving services, our performance and ensuring value for money in everything we do.As our Monitoring Officer, you’ll work closely with the Chief Executive, Strategic Leadership Team, Cabinet Members, and elected councillors to ensure Ealing Council operates lawfully, ethically, and transparently. You’ll lead the development of our constitution and governance framework, provide expert legal advice on strategic decisions, and champion high standards of conduct and decision-making.You will lead a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering customer-focused, enabling services that support transformation and continuous improvement, and will be responsible for the oversight and challenge of service budgets and the legal services trading account.This is more than a legal role; it’s a chance to shape the future of local democracy and governance by being part of a forward-thinking leadership team committed to innovation, inclusion, and delivering real impact for our communities.To succeed in the role of Monitoring Officer, you will:· Be a qualified solicitor, barrister or legal executive.· Have extensive experience in local government law, governance, and ethical standards and of working within or with local government.· Demonstrate expert knowledge, understanding and experience of local government law and practice.· Have significant experience of working effectively in a complex political environment and of providing strategic professional legal and governance advice to senior management and members.· Have previously lead and developed high-performing teams, delivering high-quality support services and delivering continuous improvement.· Be a pragmatic and visible leader who builds high levels of trust, motivation and performance.· Be able to constructively challenge service leads, providing robust advice and achieving a balance between supporting services and managing corporate risks.To apply for this role, submit your CV and a supporting statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role to <a href="mailto:seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">seniorrecruitment@ealing.gov.uk</a> by 5pm 31 October 2025.Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualification, full employment history and membership of professional bodies.Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.This role is subject to a Member Level Appointments Panel.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21087/director_of_legal_and_democratic_services_monitoring_officer.pdf" target="_blank">Role Profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21086/ejr013316_-_director_of_legal_and_democratic_services_monitoring_officer.pdf" target="_blank">Monitoring Officer – Applicant Pack</a><ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

Director of Legal and Democratic Services (Monitoring Officer)

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Senior Information Rights Officer £45,750 - £49,056 per annum About Us London Borough of Newham is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Information Rights Team as a Senior Information Rights Officer on a permanent contract. The Information Rights Team work within the Information Assurance function that is part of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Service in LB Newham. This post will be on LB Newham Terms and Conditions and based at Dockside, Newham with a degree of flexible working. Travel between other offices may be required. About the Job This role involves processing all information rights requests therefore substantial knowledge of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (relating to information rights), the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 is essential. This is a key role in the delivery of Data Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI’s), Environmental Information (EIR’s), Disclosure Requests and other individual information rights requests within statutory timescales on behalf of the Council. You will also be expected to support other wider team activities for example the running of subject matter drop-in clinics. About You You should be able to demonstrate the ability to interpret and apply legislation to complex requests, including the application of exemptions and exceptions. You must also be proficient in preparing and delivering redacted document bundles to support requests. You should be self-motivated as you will have your own case load and your excellent communication skills will be essential to your success in your ability to work as part of the team and develop effective working relationships especially social work colleagues. Please view JD here closing date: 31st October 2025 Please note the post may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Additional Information We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us. The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. 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, and your data protection rights, can be found by <a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank">https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a>.

London Borough of Newham

Senior Information Rights Officer

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as Lawyer (Employment and Tribunals) available on a fulltime basis. The London Borough of Ealing is proud to be a Borough synonymous with first class services, with vibrant and diverse communities.The lawyer role: advise on and deal with all legal matters relating to employment law to the Council, schools and other organisations from time to time. You will work independently and manage a high case load, ensuring that decisions are made in accordance with the Council’s Constitution and the legislative framework. You will have a key role in representing the Council in court proceedings. You will also have a key role in ensuring the Council achieves best value in its commissioning.You may be responsible for advising senior leaders, independent panels and advising on corporate policies.As the Employment and Tribunals lawyer you will:<ul><li>Provide highly technical, specialist advice on all areas of employment law.</li><li>Advice on issues relating to the Data Protection Act 2018, Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000.</li><li>Conduct straightforward and complex proceedings including evaluation of evidence, strategic case management advice, case preparation and advocacy, where appropriate.</li><li>Advise clients on the risks of legal challenge and advise them how to mitigate risk.</li></ul>Our ideal Employment and Tribunals Lawyer will have the below skills and experience:Must be an admitted solicitor, barrister or legal executive.Ealing is the third largest London borough. It is an exciting place to live and to work with a lively interplay of different cultures. There are excellent transport links within the borough, to central and outer London and neighbouring counties.Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.This post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.This role is deemed customer facing and as such you must have a command of spoken English which is sufficient to enable you to effectively perform the role. This requirement relates to Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016.Interviews will take place 10th November 2025<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/downloads/download/8627/ejr013309_-_lawyer" target="_blank">Role profile</a><a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/downloads/download/8135/ex_offenders_policy" target="_blank">Ex-offenders Policy </a><ul></ul>

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<h1>Summary</h1>What you'll doNotting Hill Genesis, one of London's largest housing associations, are looking for a Paralegal to join our Legal Disrepair team to manage and oversee all aspects of your own disrepair caseload from receipt of the initial letter of claim to legal settlement and completion of works.You will form an integral part of Notting Hill Genesis' legal resources by providing legal support to the operational teams and/or repairs teams on disrepair issues. You'll be a trusted and knowledgeable voice on legal matters in relation to disrepair matters to the wider business. Working closely with the wider operational teams including local officers, repair teams and tenancy sustainment and safeguarding teams, you'll ensure cases are handled sensitively, making recommendations and driving appropriate outcomes that safeguard the business whilst putting the resident at the centre of decisions.How you'll do itYou will be accountable for cases referred to you by the operational and/or repairs teams. You'll use your proven knowledge and judgement in collaboration with the operational teams to manage and mitigate risk for the organisation. You will be able to balance resident centricity against business risk in communicating advice and weighing up decisions. You will provide training, support and advice to operational teams and repairs teams on disrepair matters, empowering them to make day to day management decisions effectively. You will work on a caseload basis allowing you to sustain great relationships with colleagues and better understand the properties and residents within the area you provide legal support to.Specific duties will include: <ul>
<li>Manage a caseload and provide legal support to operational teams on escalated disrepair matters. </li>
<li>Provide comprehensive legal support to the repairs team in respect of disrepair casework, particularly, the handling and management of disrepair claims within the pre-action protocol.</li>
<li>Work effectively with panel solicitors where cases (including disrepair) require external involvement.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively and coach Legal Assistants across casework as needed.</li>
<li>Utilise other departments and work effectively with them on cases that may require their input such as repairs and operational teams.</li>
<li>Confidentially represent NHG in external settings such as court, multi-agency meetings, local authority engagement meetings, mediation and casework panels on tenancy and lease breach issues.</li>
<li>Prepare, draft and respond to all necessary legal documentation and bundles, evidence and witness statements as required and to a high standard. This includes internal reports and papers with recommendations for decision.</li>
<li>Take ownership and accountability for your caseload in accordance with performance indicators and own the end to end process. Seek advice, flag risk and offer mitigations on issues that may arise.</li>
<li>Work closely with the operational teams and tenancy sustainment and safeguarding teams, to be confident that legal escalation takes place once all reasonable proactive engagement with residents has been exhausted, always focusing on tenancy sustainment objectives.</li>
<li>Support and advise operational teams to ensure legal risks are identified and mitigated appropriately and where possible proactively. Feed into policy and practices to support this </li>
</ul>The ideal candidateWe believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. We are looking for a conscientious person, who has an eye for detail and an enthusiasm for law. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to exercise good judgement and discretion. You will be able to work efficiently, showing excellent case management skills, attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks. You will also be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, operational teams and third party stakeholders.Essential: <ul>
<li>Experience working within a disrepair or asset management team within a legal department or practice, housing association or similar organisation.</li>
<li>Experience managing your own caseload with cases similar to those required in this role</li>
<li>A law degree, CILEX or equivalent</li>
<li>Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail</li>
<li>Good drafting skills</li>
<li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. </li>
</ul>Desirable: <ul>
<li>Knowledge of all relevant legislation i.e. Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, etc.</li>
<li>A working understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules</li>
</ul>What's in it for you?Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. Benefits include: <ul>
<li>Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Generous pension scheme </li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply) </li>
<li>Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations. </li>
<li>Health cash plan </li>
<li>Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more. </li>
<li>Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan </li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme. </li>
<li>Life Assurance x 4 annual salary</li>
</ul>All about usNotting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:<a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/</a> We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: <a href="https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/" target="_blank">https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/</a> Selection ProcessStep 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 10 October 2025Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to interview and assessment week commencing 13 October 2025Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  Should a redeployee apply for this role, their application will be considered before any others. NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Notting Hill Genesis

Paralegal

Are you a focused, enthusiastic team player looking to take that next step in your legal career?We are looking for someone like you to join our team! You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal disciplines, learning from specialist lawyers on matters including litigation, property, contracts and more, with a view to your qualification and admission as a solicitor.What will you be doing?<ul><li>Developing your skills and knowledge of the legal profession, including, but not limited to, advocacy and oral presentations; case and transaction management; client care; communication skills; document drafting and preparation; interviewing and advising; interpretation and research.</li><li>Carrying a mixed caseload of local government work under supervision, in accordance with experience and expertise gained during the Training Contract.</li><li>Where deemed appropriate, to advocate in appropriate uncontested hearings in civil and criminal matters, to present the Council’s case in the Magistrates, County Court or other such tribunal forum.</li><li>Drafting contracts agreements and deeds relating to all aspects of the Council’s business, as well as instructions to Counsel and reports.</li></ul>About youAs an ideal candidate, you will have:<ul><li>Already completed, or in the process of, taking your LPC/SQE</li><li>Self-motivation and enthusiasm with a strong desire to learn,</li><li>Good research and analytical skills,</li><li>Excellent IT and communication skills, with ability to relate well to others,</li><li>A commitment to training and self-development; and</li><li>A wish to pursue a career in Local Authority law.</li></ul>What can we offer you?<ul><li>A stimulating and supportive work environment</li><li>Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time</li><li>26-29 days annual leave rising to 34 days with 5 years' local government service</li><li>Employee well-being programme</li></ul>How to apply For an informal discussion about the role and to find out more about East Herts Council's ambitions please contact James Ellis, Director for Legal, Policy and Governance on 01279 502170.Closing date: 27th October at Midday. Interviews will be held on: 12th and 13th of NovemberSo, if you’re looking to take the next step in your journey to qualify as a solicitor, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and maintaining a firm commitment to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We believe that creating inclusive environments leads to stronger collaboration and better outcomes in our work.





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East Hertfordshire District Council

Trainee Solicitor

<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. There is an established positive working relationships between the legal team and Client, and we are respected with the local judiciary and wider legal community. 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. Our lawyers provide advice on all matters relating to children’s social care functions, including child protection, public law care proceedings, pre-proceedings, fostering and adoption. You will attend face to face and virtual meetings providing robust advice verbally and in writing. There is an opportunity to represent social care clients in court proceedings where required. 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 Sunday the 19th of October 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 more information, please refer to <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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Harrow Council

Lawyer / Senior Lawyer – Children’s Social Care

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: 30/10/2025Proposed 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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