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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview HB Public Law, one of the country’s leading shared local authority legal practices, has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and enthusiastic lawyer to join our Housing and Civil Litigation Team as an Assistant Principal Lawyer. HB Public Law is an innovative and ambitious Lexcel accredited legal practice serving four local authority clients, schools and other public bodies in London and the home counties. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality ervice and offer a supportive and friendly working environment with colleagues who are dedicated to public service and making a difference in local communities.The team has a varied caseload including all aspects of housing law, civil litigation, debt recovery, and other matters, including the opportunity to advise councillors at licensing sub-committee.The closing date is Monday the 4th of August 2025. About You The successful candidate will have previous housing and civil litigation experience and ideally some supervision/management experience. You should be passionate about teamwork and developing others, as well as supporting the wider legal practice. The role involves requires effective management supervision of staff in the team, dealing with complicated and sometimes high-profile legal work, as well as supporting the Principal Lawyer to maintain strong client relationships. Good client care skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with others is essential. The successful candidate will be expected help build a high-performance culture within the team and play an important role in supporting career progression and developing public sector lawyers of the future.The legal practice works in a hybrid fashion, and you will be expected to work from our Harrow office at least one to two days per week, and/or at client offices and court when required. Related Documents Please refer to <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=23919&amp;hashed=-294661503" target="_blank">Role Profile/ Selection Criteria</a> to view the full role profile.If you would like a confidential conversation about the opportunity prior to applying, please discuss with Baljeet Virdee on 07927 548796<h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Harrow Council

Assistant Principal Lawyer – Housing and Civil Litigation Team

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Are you an experienced housing lawyer ready to take the next step in your legal career? We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Housing Lawyer to join our dynamic Housing &amp; Civil Litigation Team within the Council’s Legal Services. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-quality legal work that truly makes a difference. 
If you have strong legal expertise, particularly in housing litigation, and a thorough understanding of key housing legislation, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as we work towards becoming the best place to practice local government law—where talent is valued, innovation is embraced, and professional excellence is at the heart of everything we do.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
We are open to flexible working patterns and can provide a hybrid working environment which utilises the best of both worlds with a mix of office working in central Reading and homeworking according to the needs of the Service.

About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Council’s Housing Service by providing expert advice and assistance across all areas of Housing and Homelessness law. You’ll represent the Council in County and Magistrates' Court proceedings, with the potential to be involved in complex cases in the High Court.
Principal accountabilities and responsibilities include:
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<li>Be responsible for a large and varied caseload of Housing Litigation matters, to include drafting Letters Before Action, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements, briefs to counsel and corresponding with both Litigants in Person and legally represented opponents</li>
<li>Issuing court proceedings on behalf of the Council and ensuring that instructions are lodged within timescales</li>
<li>Complying with relevant Protocols and timescales, complying with the Civil Procedure Rules and ensuring that all court direction deadlines are met</li>
<li>Preparing for court hearings</li>
<li>Advocacy in the County Court and the Magistrates Court</li>
<li>Ensuring that clients are kept up to date with the progress of cases and legal action</li>
<li>Advising on all aspects of Housing law including in the areas of Homelessness, Allocations and Judicial Review and on relevant points arising in the Housing Act 1985, Housing Act 1996, Criminal Justice &amp; Public Order Act 1994, Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, Local Government Act 1972 and Equality Act 2010.</li>
<li>Assisting the Principal Lawyer where required in the more complex cases held by the team.</li>
<li>To deputise for the Principal Lawyer in casework or the management of the team when required by the Principal Lawyer</li>
<li>Providing advice to members, officers and partners on legal matters, policies and corporate issues, ensuring the Council’s best interests are achieved within the law.</li>
<li>Line managing of staff assigned by your line manager</li>
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 About you: We’re looking for a qualified legal professional an admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with a current practising certificate and the right to practise in England. You’ll bring a strong interest in housing law, alongside in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of Housing Litigation and court procedures, including conducting your own advocacy. With proven experience in managing or supervising others, you’ll be confident leading and supporting a team. Highly organised, conscientious, and collaborative, you take pride in delivering high-quality work and thrive in a dynamic, team-focused environment.
Our ideal candidate will have:
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<li>Experience of holding a large and varied caseload of housing cases</li>
<li>Experience of dealing with cases allocated to both the Fast and Multi track</li>
<li>Excellent diary management skills and the ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet service needs</li>
<li>Recent advocacy experience</li>
<li>An excellent working knowledge in key Housing legislation</li>
<li>Good interpersonal skills and is a good team player</li>
<li>Experience of line managing people and/or extensive supervision of others and a willingness to do so in this role</li>
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You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential
Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way
Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed
Our offer:
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave</li>
<li>A wide range of flexible working opportunities&nbsp;</li>
<li>Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading</li>
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<a href="http://www.berkshirepensions.org.uk/" target="_blank">Local Government Pension Scheme</a> (LGPS)</li>
<li>Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years.&nbsp; The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax</li>
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For more information on this position please contact Ms Georgina Tully - Principal Lawyer - <a href="mailto:Georgina.tully@reading.gov.uk" target="_blank">Georgina.tully@reading.gov.uk</a>
 Closing Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday 27th July 2025
Interview Date: &nbsp;To be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Borough Council

Senior Housing Lawyer - Legal Services Team

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





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Halton Borough Council's Plan

Principal Conveyancing Officer

Lawyer – Litigation and Licensing Greetings from Elizabeth Wilson-Lagan, Head of Legal Services – Corporate &amp; GovernanceI have been with the Council for over 7 years and I have found it a great place to work. What sets it apart is the culture and the people! I have felt valued as an employee and there are some great benefits too (check these out below!). In Legal Services, you are not just joining a team of fantastic lawyers but a family – as cringey as that may sound. The work has been extremely varied and rewarding. I have been championed in developing my career which has seen me move through the ranks from Solicitor to Group Solicitor and now a Head of Legal Service. I have also been supported personally with flexible working arrangements which, as a busy mum of 2 small children, has been extremely important. This is an exciting time as we are growing our service and we are looking for a number of talented lawyers to join us on our journey. In particular, we are looking for a Litigation and Licensing Lawyer. You will have experience of conducting criminal or civil litigation, including advocacy, and possibly licensing although this is not essential and training will be provided for the right candidate. For more information about the role, check out the attached job profile. Talent comes from all walks of life and therefore we want to hear from you whether you are experienced, newly qualified, returning to work after a break or looking to do something different. BenefitsAs mentioned above, employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:- <ul><li>Essential Car User Allowance - £1k 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>How to applyPlease upload your CV and if you’d like to tell us more, feel free to include some supporting information with your application. If you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact me on 0151 511 6535. 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!<ul></ul>

Lawyer - Litigation and Licensing  

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Due to growth in our work streams we have an exciting and unique opportunity for you to join our legal services team at Staffordshire County Council.&nbsp;We are a modern, progressive, and forward-thinking authority that is ambitious and empowers its employees to be courageous and innovative in their approach.Staffordshire Legal Services is a large in-house corporate legal team, offering a significant breadth of experience and expertise. We support and retain our lawyers, trainees and support staff by offering a wide variety of work, an extensive benefits package and offering training and mentoring to aide their progression. We want everyone to enjoy their work, and feel challenged and appreciated for what they do and to make a positive difference to the lives of the people of Staffordshire. People are often unaware that Legal Services support the Council to fulfil every function when delivering its agenda and priorities, in addition to the Staffordshire pension fund, and a wide range of external clients. This keeps the work interesting, challenging and often high value and high profile.We genuinely recognise the benefit of achieving the right work life balance and our extensive package of benefits support this. Lots of organisations offer this however our staff survey reliably informs us that our work ethos truly delivers this. Our package includes a generous holiday entitlement, increasing significantly with service, and an additional annual leave purchase scheme. Flexible and term time only working, agile working, employee travel and entertainment discounts, a local government pension scheme, optional car lease scheme and a staff parking discount scheme. We also offer family friendly polices including maternity, adoption, paternity, and parental leave.Main Responsibilities Responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>Providing legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary, grievance, TUPE, redundancy and equalities matters.</li>
<li>Representing the Council in Employment Tribunals and other legal proceedings.</li>
<li>Draft and review employment contracts, policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Support colleagues and senior managers with complex employment issues.</li>
<li>Adherence to the Legal Services Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time-recording in order to maintain professional standards.</li>
<li>Deliver training and updates on employment law developments.
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<li>To handle confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for you to be a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister and&nbsp;be adept at building positive relationships with the client and wider team.We are also looking for you to have,<ul>
<li>A comprehensive understanding of employment law</li>
<li>An in-depth understanding of the work done by the public sector, although previous local government experience is not essential</li>
<li>An ability to communicate clearly, confidently and effectively and build positive working relationships.</li>
<li>Strong advocacy, negotiation, and drafting skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload.</li>
<li>Meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>Effective time management, prioritisation skills and an ability to work under the demands of competing pressures.</li>
<li>An ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity.</li>
</ul>Due to annual leave, interviews will take place on 28th August 2025If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat please contact Manisha Makwana, Senior Solicitor (Employment) at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:manisha.makwana@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">manisha.makwana@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> for a suitable time to be arranged.About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Senior Lawyer - Employment

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary:&nbsp;PO1 - PO4 - £39,855 - £50,574Retention Bonus: £3,000 Golden Hello payment&nbsp;(subject to minimum retention period)Contract Type: Full-time PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36 hoursApplication Deadline: 17/08/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBC&nbsp; &nbsp;Reference: 1784About 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;We offer a fantastic range of staff benefits, including an option to purchase additional annual leave, discounted gym memberships, savings from local shops and online retailers and season ticket and travelcard loans.&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;Join Our Team at Waltham Forest Council's Trading Standards Service!Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking for an excellent opportunity? We invite you to become a part of Waltham Forest Council's Trading Standards Service.Role Purpose: In this role, you will be responsible for developing and delivering specialist investigative support and advice for Regulatory Services, focusing on trading standards and consumer protection. Your expertise will help ensure compliance with relevant legislation and safeguard consumer rights.<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/TSO%201784.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Investigative Support: Conduct thorough investigations into trading standards violations and consumer protection issues.</li><li>Expert Advice: Provide specialist advice to colleagues and stakeholders on trading standards legislation and enforcement.</li><li>Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and enforce compliance with trading standards regulations.</li><li>Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with team members, colleagues from other regulatory services, and external stakeholders to resolve cases and complete project work.</li><li>Flexible Working: Be prepared to carry out duties at flexible times, including occasional evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Candidate Requirements:<ul><li>Knowledge and Experience: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of trading standards legislation and enforcement practices.</li><li>Professional Qualification: Hold an appropriate professional qualification in trading standards or a related field.</li><li>Skills: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.</li><li>Initiative and Pressure Handling: Show the ability to work independently and manage tasks under pressure.</li><li>Adaptability: Be adaptable and willing to work at flexible times, including evenings and weekends.</li></ul>Work Environment: You will be expected to perform both office-based work and site visits as part of your investigative duties. Collaboration with team members and external stakeholders is essential to successfully fulfilling the role's responsibilities.Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;Applicants must hold a professional Trading Standards Qualification such as:&nbsp;<ul><li>Trading Standards Practitioner Certificate/Diploma (TSPC/D), or&nbsp;</li><li>Diploma in Consumer Affairs &amp; Trading Standards (DCATS), or&nbsp;</li><li>Diploma in Trading Standards (DTS)/Diploma in Consumer Affairs (DCA), or</li><li>Degree in Consumer Protection (i.e. BSc).&nbsp;</li><li>or passed the Regulatory Compliance Officer Apprenticeship or the Level 6 Apprenticeship&nbsp;</li></ul>Please see the Role Profile for full details.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;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Sandra Bennett at <a href="mailto:Sandra.Bennett@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sandra.Bennett@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;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

Trading Standards Enforcement Officers

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

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 post forms an integral part of the Licensing Team which is responsible for the Councils licensing functions. The Licensing Officer will be responsible for the administrative process of considering and determining applications, this includes Taxis, Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005. You will be part of a small team which consists of the Licensing Manager, a Taxi Enforcement Officer, a Licensing Enforcement Officer and two Solicitors. The post is office based Monday to Friday, Municipal Buildings, Kingsway, Widnes Hours: 37 per week Your Contributions: The ideal candidate will have experience working within a local authority licensing department and a strong understanding of current licensing legislation, including the Licensing Act 2003, taxi licensing regulations, and the Gambling Act 2005. They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. The candidate should have a proven track record in processing a wide range of licences, permits, and consents, and be capable of providing accurate, clear, and timely information and guidance to members of the public. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage confidently and courteously with the public across multiple channels, including telephone, email, written correspondence, and in-person enquiries. A professional telephone manner and strong interpersonal and customer service skills are also key to success in this role. 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 Kim Hesketh / <a href="mailto:kim.fisher@halton.gov.uk" target="_blank">kim.fisher@halton.gov.uk</a> Interviews will take place on 18/08/2025 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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Licensing Officer

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Are you a legal professional who has experience of working in civil litigation and ready for your next challenge?&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join our well regarded, supportive, Staffordshire Legal Services Insurance Litigation Team where you will have opportunity to develop and grow your potential with us.Main Responsibilities You will have responsibility management of your own caseload of pre-litigated personal injury claims, litigated small claims (property damage), fast, intermediate and multi track personal injury claims. &nbsp;The caseload will predominantly comprise public liability highways claims and you will have conduct of the claims from initial instruction through to trial, so an in depth knowledge of and the ability to apply the law relating to Highways/Employers Liability/Occupiers Liability is key for this role.&nbsp;Other responsibilities will include:<ul>
<li>undertaking all aspects of moderately complex defendant personal injury casework and representing the client department at all case related meetings and appropriate court hearings with limited supervision.</li>
<li>supervision and development of junior colleagues&nbsp;</li>
<li>adherence to the Legal Service Unit’s quality standards (Lexcel) including time recording in order to maintain professional standards</li>
<li>handling confidential data sensitively and securely in accordance with policy.</li>
</ul>The Ideal Candidate We are looking for a qualified Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor or Barrister with:<ul>
<li>a comprehensive knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and the law relating to Highways / Occupiers / Employers Liability Claims</li>
<li>proven experience in managing moderately complex personal injury claims</li>
<li>an ability to clearly, confidently and effectively communicate</li>
<li>meticulous attention to detail&nbsp;</li>
<li>effective time management, prioritisation skills and ability to work under the demands of competing pressures</li>
<li>an ability to delegate work in order to generate capacity.</li>
</ul>Interview Date: 30 / 31 July 2025If you are unsure if your skills and experience are suitable for this role or for an informal chat please contact either Donna Arrowsmith, Team Senior Solicitor at <a href="mailto:donna.arrowsmith@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">donna.arrowsmith@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> (01785 276179) or Kelly Render, Senior Solicitor at <a href="mailto:kelly.render@staffordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">kelly.render@staffordshire.gov.uk</a> (01785 278099).&nbsp;About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council:Our Values:The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.&nbsp;Our benefits:We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.&nbsp;In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.careersatstaffordshire.co.uk/our-rewards-and-benefits/" target="_blank">Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire</a>Our recruitment process:As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communitiesAs part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold&nbsp;Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your&nbsp;application meets the minimum criteria for the post.&nbsp;

Lawyer - Defendant Personal Injury

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<h3>How to apply</h3>
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;no later than the closing date shown below.
If you don't already have a CV you can use our template below. We also have&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/cvs-and-cover-letters/" target="_blank">advice about how to write your cover letter</a>.
If our documents are not accessible to you, you can&nbsp;<a href="https://myaccount.chesterfield.gov.uk/anonymous/s/guest-form?service_ref=CBC_Accessible_document_request&amp;wherefrom=Job_Vacancy_-_CBC25049_-_Solicitor_(Regulatory_Law)" target="_blank">request a different format here</a>.



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Closing date:&nbsp;27 July 2025 Provisional interview date:&nbsp;6 August 2025



Reference:&nbsp;CBC25049 Salary details:&nbsp;£44,711 to £47,754 per annum (pay award pending and pro rata if part time) Job term:&nbsp;permanent Appointment type:&nbsp;full time or part time Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week (part time hours may be considered) Location:&nbsp;Town Hall with hybrid working Department:&nbsp;Regulatory Law
<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/media/tssks3m1/regulatory-lawyer-solicitor-job-description-and-person-specification.pdf" target="_blank">CBC25049&nbsp; - Job description and person specification.</a>
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/jobs-training-skills-and-apprenticeships/looking-for-employment/jobs-at-chesterfield-borough-council/contact-human-resources/" target="_blank">contact the Human Resources team</a>.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Full time, permanent and agile working
Chesterfield is a great place to live, work and play, with a proud heritage and significant growth ambitions for the future of its communities. We are the gateway town to the Peak District National Park and centrally located with excellent transport connectivity.&nbsp;
We are looking to recruit 2 practicing Solicitors, Barristers or Chartered Legal Executives to provide legal advice, support and assistance to council officers and members on contentious and regulatory functions including representation at court, inquiries, public tribunals and other forums in the areas of Housing, Licensing, Information Assurance, Environmental Law and Planning.&nbsp;
The successful candidate will also support and advise council officers and members in respect of Data Protection and Freedom of Information as well as advising at planning and licensing committees, providing a comprehensive legal service to the Council at all times. The post holder will undertake the full range of civil and criminal litigation and regulatory law work including complex drafting, conducting hearings and appearing as an advocate on behalf of the Council. Substantial experience of complex legal case work, legislation and procedure in the magistrates and civil courts is essential for this role along with excellent communication skills.&nbsp;
The council is an excellent employer (as reflected in the average length of service),with rewarding conditions which include up to 28 days holiday leave (rising up to 33 after 5 years) plus 8 statutory bank holidays and 1 discretionary day added to the Christmas holiday period. We offer generous sick pay, a flexible hours system (up to 2 days off a month), agile/hybrid working, progressive HR policies, salary sacrifice leisure centre membership, VIVUP employee benefits schemes which offers a range of wellbeing products and services to help employees meet their mental, physical, and financial needs, a cycle to work staff discount scheme, a range of training and development opportunities (we have supported a number of staff members to qualify as solicitors over recent years), and also, access to the local government pension scheme.
For a discussion about this post please e-mail Sian Roxborough, Head of Legal and Monitoring Officer, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:sian.roxborough@chesterfield.gov.uk" target="_blank">sian.roxborough@chesterfield.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to set up a phone call. For further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.

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