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Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: PO3 - PO6 £45,750 - £57,402 &nbsp;Contract Type: Full-time Permanent&nbsp; &nbsp;Working hours per week: 36Application Deadline: 05/12/2025Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC &nbsp;Reference: 1922About 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;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.  Our objective is to provide high quality and efficient professional services that meet our clients’ expectations and provides a business and solution focussed approach.  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 manage solely disrepair Claims. It will be a one-year fixed term contract.  The work will focus on disrepair, Awaab’s Law and related legislation to disrepair matters. You will be responsible for a challenging and complex caseload; you will be line managed by Senior Lawyers and supported by legal officers and paralegals in the team. &nbsp;The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor, or barrister with three years post qualification experience, able to demonstrate experience in managing disrepair litigation. The ability to undertake advocacy in the County Court or Magistrate’s court is desirable.  &nbsp;<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/LITIGATION%20LAWYER%201922.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.&nbsp;Responsible for conduct of litigation (including advocacy) in the areas of responsibility as assigned by the Senior Lawyer and/or Head of Law (Litigation)&nbsp;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;Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: &nbsp;At least one years’ experience as a qualified solicitor, barrister or FILEX&nbsp;Proficiency in office software &nbsp;Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role: &nbsp;Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks; &nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest; &nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English. &nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.  &nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.  &nbsp; &nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Olufunmilayo Makanju, Senior Litigation Lawyer at <a href="mailto:olufunmilayo.makanju@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">olufunmilayo.makanju@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>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 <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

Litigation Lawyer

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Closing date:&nbsp;23rd November 2025 Interview date:&nbsp;To be confirmed
To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or please send your CV and covering letter to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk</a>.
Following a restructure of the Legal Services Team, Winchester City Council are seeking applicants for the&nbsp;Service Lead - Legal&nbsp;position.
Candidates must have an innovative, commercial approach to ensuring the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service. Candidates must be able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed with excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines.
This is an exciting opportunity for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join a committed and highly regarded in-house legal team. The Winchester City Council Legal Services Team is professional, friendly and inclusive. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:
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<li>Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)</li>
<li>Employer paid health cash plan</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes&nbsp;</li>
<li>26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service</li>
<li>13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)</li>
<li>Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave</li>
<li>Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride</li>
<li>Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district</li>
<li>Season Ticket loans&nbsp;</li>
<li>Excellent working environment</li>
<li>Support for continuous professional development</li>
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For an informal discussion about any of the posts please contact Gareth John, Director of Legal on 01962 848386 or Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager on 01962 842441.

Winchester City Council

Service Lead - Legal

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>Would you like to join a&nbsp;local&nbsp;authority where you can progress your legal career and be supported&nbsp;to&nbsp;excel professionally? If so, join the Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;You will ideally have at least two years’ post qualification experience in the relevant areas of local government law, prosecutions, regulatory and general litigation and be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.If you are proactive, organised and&nbsp;want to work in a fast-paced environment then you may be the person that we are looking for.&nbsp;For more information, please contact Nicki Agalamanyi, Head of Legal (Corporate &amp; Place) on 07901 931853 for a confidential discussion.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You will:&nbsp;<ul><li>Be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister.</li><li>Advocate for the Council in Court,&nbsp;</li><li>Be able to hold a full caseload of criminal litigation cases.</li><li>Be able to work as part of a team.</li><li>Be able to work to tight timelines and under pressure.</li></ul><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 <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</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 - watch WNC colleagues explain <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.

Senior Lawyer (Litigation)

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Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Lawyer - Litigation
Language:&nbsp;UK
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02654
Service:&nbsp;Legal
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Permanent
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO9
SCP Range:&nbsp;£66,084 - £67,260
Are you an experienced litigation lawyer ready to lead complex and high-profile legal matters within local government? We are seeking a&nbsp;Senior Litigation Lawyer&nbsp;to join our Legal Services team and contribute to delivering a modern, high-performing legal function at the heart of public service.
<h3>About the Role</h3>
You will play a key role in managing and delivering high-quality legal advice and representation across a wide range of litigation matters. This includes acting as the lead on complex cases involving&nbsp;judicial reviews, injunctions, enforcement actions, statutory appeals, regulatory prosecutions, and general civil/criminal litigation within a local authority context.
This is a strategic role with leadership responsibilities. You will supervise and mentor a team of lawyers and legal officers, help shape the authority’s litigation strategy, and support the broader objectives of the Council through proactive legal solutions.&nbsp;While the post has elements related to public realm and civil enforcement, it is primarily focused on broader litigation impacting various council services, including housing, planning, environmental protection, and governance.
<h3>Key Responsibilities</h3>
- Manage a varied and complex litigation caseload, including high-risk and high-profile matters. - Provide expert legal advice to internal stakeholders, including senior officers and elected members. - Represent the Council in courts and tribunals, including advocacy where appropriate. - Draft and review court documents, contracts, agreements, and legal opinions. - Supervise and support lawyers and paralegals, ensuring quality and consistency. - Contribute to the development of litigation strategies and service improvements across the legal team. - Ensure compliance with legal duties, policies, and procedures, including providing governance advice.
About You
We are looking for an ambitious and pragmatic legal professional with:
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer with a current practising certificate (‘Authorisation to conduct litigation’ from the Bar standards board for Barristers or ‘Practice rights’ for CILEX).
- Significant post-qualification experience in litigation, ideally within or advising local authorities.
- Previous experience of people management, ideally within a local authority setting (or similar).
- Strong understanding of public law principles, local government law, civil procedure, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to provide clear, concise legal advice.
- A strategic thinker who can manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Proven experience in supervising legal staff and managing complex caseloads effectively.
- Confident advocate, comfortable representing the Council in court or tribunals.
- A collaborative and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to public service values.
An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
Why Join Us?
London Borough of Hackney offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you’ll be part of a dedicated legal team working at the centre of local democracy. You’ll have access to flexible working, a generous leave package, local government pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.
You will also be helping shape the future of our community – ensuring fairness, accountability and positive outcomes for all our residents.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in the legal profession.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.&nbsp;
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.&nbsp;
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Closing date for applications:&nbsp;23 November 2025 (22:59)
Interview and assessment date:&nbsp;W/c 1 December&nbsp;2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>
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London Borough of Hackney

Senior Lawyer - Litigation

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Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking a part-time Property Lawyer.
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in all areas of property law in a local government context. Applicants will require excellent communication skills and be able to manage a substantial caseload.
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value commercial leases and transfers and providing property 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:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling&nbsp;Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal &amp; Democratic Services on 01732 876228. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Property Lawyer

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Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.About us 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 <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</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 - watch WNC colleagues explain <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.

Senior Lawyer (Childcare)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<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 <a href="https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU?si=zk_5W7HktpP-iZ5U" target="_blank">what its like to work at West Northants Council.</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 - watch WNC colleagues explain <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.

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Please note, we do not accept CV’s (unless specified on the advert).
Please fully complete the online application form.
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We wish to recruit a Lawyer into the Litigation and Regulatory team with responsibility for providing legal services in relation to Adult Social Care debt recovery related matters. The post holder will carry a caseload of Debt Recovery &nbsp;cases in relation to Adult social care debt , often complex in nature and working with limited supervision Demonstrable experience of the Law relating to civil litigation and debt recovery is essential.
Provisional Interview date - 2nd December 2025

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Sefton Council LGA Peer Review - 2022

Adult Social Care Debt Recovery Lawyer

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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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Wokingham Borough Council have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) to join our in-house legal service specialising in Litigation, on a full-time, permanent basis.
As a Lawyer, you will have the opportunity to work on a range of interesting, high profile and rewarding cases, with the potential to explore other areas of law depending on work demands.
We are seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience in either Civil and/or Criminal Litigation, along with a willingness to learn and develop expertise in Employment Law and Practice.
The successful candidate will support an experienced Senior Employment Lawyer by advising on employment matters as a secondary area of work. While prior experience in Employment Law is preferred, it is not essential—comprehensive support and training will be provided to the right candidate.
As with all roles within the Council’s Legal Service, the candidate will also be expected to develop a working knowledge of Local Government Law to advise on governance-related matters.
You may have already worked within the public sector, but we also encourage candidates from the private sector, including the Legal Aid sector, as we often have before in other areas of practice!
Hybrid working - We work flexibly with most lawyers working primarily from home, although the successful candidate must be able to attend court where and when necessary, and attend our offices for in-person meetings based on business needs.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car &amp; cycle to work schemes
⭐ A range of local &amp; lifestyle discounts
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ And much more
Key responsibilities: 
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<li>Responsible for implementing a consistent, corporate approach to legal advice and acting as an expert advisor in respect to the law, best practice and procedure;</li>
<li>To assist the Principal Lawyer &amp; Team Leader to deliver high performance within the relevant legal team</li>
<li>A senior officer of the relevant legal team taking a proactive role in ensuring that (i) the Council’s vision, values and objective are met and (ii) the LIGS service plan is delivered, both in accordance with the law and best practice</li>
<li>Be one of the professional experts for relevant area of expertise within relevant legal</li>
<li>To adopt best practice in the management of individual matters through the appropriate use of the Legal Services case management system and good legal practice management standards, including the use of appropriate software packages.</li>
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Candidate requirements:
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<li>Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives</li>
<li>Adaptable and highly organised to manage case load and projects</li>
<li>Knowledge of civil and /or criminal litigation&nbsp; with an ability to develop in the other areas as well as Employment Law..</li>
<li>Ability to work professionally and confidently in an organised manner with minimal supervision.</li>
<li>A competent IT user, team player and confident managing a wide case load</li>
<li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of people both internally and externally</li>
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If you’re looking for a rewarding, varied and interesting career, that provides flexibility and a good work/life balance, click the link below and apply today!
For more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Lucas on 07766 424540 or at <a href="mailto:rachel.lucas@wokingham.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.lucas@wokingham.gov.uk</a> Neil Allen on 07827 311667 or neil.allen @wokingham.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025, 11pm
Interviews: TBC
If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.&nbsp;
Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) We cannot stop anyone using AI to help write application content. Used right it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting.
We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.

Wokingham Borough Council

Regulatory Lawyer

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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)

Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

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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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

<h4> Location </h4> Alfreton <h4> Agile working – work style </h4> Agile Worker <h4> Business Area </h4> Legal <h4> Department </h4> East Midland Legal Services <h4> Rank </h4> N/A <h4> Grade </h4> L <h4>Salary</h4>£45,765 - £58,431<h4> Part/Full Time </h4> Full Time <h4> Hours per Week </h4> 37 <h4> Additional Working Conditions </h4> Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time, Weekend Working <h4> Type of Contract </h4> Permanent <h4> Vetting Level Required </h4> MV <h4> Description </h4>Manage the fight for justice, join our legal team safeguarding communities across the East Midlands.Be part of the dedicated team representing the police in the East Midlands, providing expert legal advice and advocacy on matters in which the Chief Constable is a stakeholder.Working at the heart of policing and community protection, with exceptional opportunities for professional development, this is a great opportunity to make a difference while achieving your career goals.What you’ll be doing<ul><li>Managing your own case load, providing advice and advocacy</li><li>Working as part of a specialist legal team supporting colleagues and promoting excellence</li><li>Continue your professional development and improve your knowledge in a unique area of law</li></ul>The must haves<ul><li>A professional legal qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive</li><li>Current or recent advocacy experience</li><li>Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills</li></ul>What’s in it for you?At Derbyshire Constabulary, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of <a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/what-we-can-offer-you" target="_blank">reward and benefits</a> available to all our employees.What’s nextPlease click APPLY to complete your application, telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by highlighting your skills and experience and providing examples of the work you have undertaken.To support you with your application we have provided some <a href="https://sway.cloud.microsoft/vGS12xsbDC1vl4vU?ref=Link&amp;loc=mysways" target="_blank">application guidance</a> and <a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/find-job/our-recruitment-process" target="_blank">our recruitment process</a>.If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: <a href="mailto:careers@derbyshire.police.uk" target="_blank">careers@derbyshire.police.uk</a>Who we areAt Derbyshire Constabulary, policing isn’t just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our <a href="https://careers.derbyshire.police.uk/" target="_blank">careers website</a>.We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.<h4> Document Attachment </h4><a href="https://shrsc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-3/brand-5/candidate/download_file_opp/8712/56782/1/0/9ed53c9f216f425450c5db19948361317662bd21" target="_blank"> Solicitor.pdf – 161KB </a> 





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Derbyshire Constabulary

Solicitor (Operations)

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Please apply online via the link provided.



<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
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<li>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>
<li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme&nbsp;via Tusker.</li>
<li>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>
<li>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>
<li>Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!</li>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>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>
<li>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>
<li>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>
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<h2>About the role</h2>
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and do you want to be supported in achieving the step after that? We are creating a brand new in-house Legal Team to support the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust.&nbsp; Join the existing Legal Team at West Northants Council, one of the newest and the fourth biggest Unitary Council in England.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you have experience in Child Care Law, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sector into local government or return to work after a career break, you won’t find a better place to do so.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Whilst local government experience is not essential, a passion for delivering an excellent legal service in a fast-paced environment and a desire to help shape and deliver an exemplar local authority legal service is.
View our colleagues,&nbsp;Mukti and Viren talk about their experience working with our team.
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<h2>Additional information</h2>
West Northants is a great place to work. With a focus on career development, wellbeing, flexibility and support, this is an opportunity for you to take the next step on your career journey in a supported environment. We have mentoring, buddying, coaching, training and many other opportunities available to assist and develop you, to ensure your success in the role and your ongoing progression and success within the Council. We will also consider any version of flexible working you can come up with.&nbsp;
For more information please visit our designated legal recruitment pages at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams" target="_blank">https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams</a> or contact Julia Rickards, Head of Legal (People), on 07585 405339 for a confidential discussion. &nbsp;
Please also join us at one of our virtual collaboration sessions where we welcome your thoughts about what the future of Child Care legal teams holds and help us to shape that future.&nbsp; Attendees will include representatives from West Northants Council, Northamptonshire Children’s Trust and Child Care lawyers from private practice, together with Pam Burrows, the wellbeing expert supporting West Northants Council to shape a strong and resilient legal team with wellbeing at its core. Details of these sessions will be shared on our social media pages, LinkedIn and our designated legal recruitment pages.
<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 partner
The 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.

Senior Lawyer (Child Care)

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
<ul>
<li>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>
<li>Cycle to Work scheme.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.</li>
<li>Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.</li>
<li>Car Lease scheme</li>
<li>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>
<li>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>
<li>Ongoing training and development opportunities.</li>
<li>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>
<li>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>
<li>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>
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<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 partner
The 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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