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We are an authority who punches above our weight in terms of the ambitions we realise.  We have a vision to make Dartford a place of quality and choice, by focusing on community, sustainability, and a prosperous economy. We have delivered a great deal over recent years, becoming a great place to live and to invest, yet there is more that we want to do for our Borough and our people. </p>\n<p>We are looking for key officers within Legal Services to help us to deliver our ambitions during an exciting time of change.</p>\n<p>As Head of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer<strong> </strong>working alongside Members and Directors, you will have a significant part to play in the success of our Borough.</p>\n<p>As the Council’s principal legal advisor, you will be critical to the success of our major regeneration schemes and housing ambitions as well assisting the Council during one of the biggest changes in Local Government.  This is your opportunity to use your passion, especially for governance, administrative law and data protection legislation to help shape these schemes and to ensure the best outcomes for Dartford residents.  We’ll not constrain your passion for doing things differently as there’s an appetite in the Council for both innovation and collaboration.  You will make a direct contribution with your own case load, as well as leading both Legal and Democratic Services.</p>\n<p>As the Council’s Monitoring Officer; you’ll also be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct, dealing with allegations of misconduct by Borough and Town/Parish Councillors. 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Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>What You’ll Be Doing </strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span>Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice.   Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions. </span></span></p> <p></p> <p><span><span><strong>All About You</strong></span></span><br> <br> <span><span><strong>To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><span>The ideal candidate will be qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives in England and Wales, with extensive management experience supervising legal teams in an in-house context. They must possess strong oral and written communication skills, providing legal advice within local government on complex adult social care issues, including Deprivation of Liberty cases and Judicial Reviews, as well as matters related to the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. Experience in local government education law, particularly regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN), is highly desirable. The individual should effectively manage a diverse workload, act as an ambassador for legal services, and demonstrate a commitment to fostering collaborative relationships while upholding the Council’s values of diversity, equality, and inclusion.</span></span></p>\n\n <p><span><span><strong>To view the job profile please </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>click here</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> or copy and paste the following into your browser: </strong></span></span><span><span><strong>http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10868104/file/document?inline</strong></span></span><span><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p></p> <p></p>\n\n <p><span><span><strong>What We Offer</strong></span><span> </span></span></p>\n\n <p><span><span> </span></span></p>\n\n <p><span><span>At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. 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Having some form of enforcement experience would be an advantage, but full training will be offered to the right person.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You will be working with a team and organisation that has achieved Community Safety Accreditation through Sussex Police and you will be required to work towards this status.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>What we are looking for is someone with a passion to make a difference and help deliver the council’s vision to create a better Hastings; a strong community, where our residents can enjoy an excellent quality of life in an attractive environment. With world-class coast, countryside, a thriving artist quarter, and a variety of unique boutiques and shops, not to mention 1,000 years of history. 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We provide our diverse client departments with the best possible service through our highly skilled professionals. As a Lawyer in Adult Social Care, you'll bring your expertise to our Families Team at a Council that cares about its community. If you're looking for an exciting new role, this could be your ideal opportunity. </strong><br> <br>As part of the Adult Social Care legal team, you will deal with a wide range of adult social care and community care matters, including court of protection proceedings. Ideally, you'll be equipped with advocacy skills in order to represent the Council before the courts, particularly in court of protection proceedings, but this is not essential.<br> <br>More important, is your ability to manage a varied community care caseload, dealing with court of protection proceedings, ordinary residence disputes and providing legal advice and assistance to our Adult Social Care department. To meet the grade, you must be a qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with considerable experience and PQE in adult social care/community care law. <br> <br>We are looking for professionals with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and a real dedication to the job. You will work within a friendly, welcoming and supportive team where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated.<br> <br>With the drive to meet deadlines, you'll be able to work flexibly. And, with your commitment to the role, you'll have what it takes to change lives for the better, right across our borough.<br> <br>Please note that this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.<br> <br><strong>To find out more please follow the link below to apply via Penna 2 roles available adult & children</strong><br> <br><a href=\"https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/AYc8Cw01qcYx4pyFKs7cJqjBA/\">https://sourcing.penna.com/clients/london-borough-of-waltham-forest/lawyer-adult-social-care/</a><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br>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. 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 <a href=\"https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/content/waltham-forest-council-policies-procedures-and-rules-which-apply-employment\">recruitment and selection policy</a>.<br> <br>For an informal discussion please contact Delina Teklehaymanot at <a href=\"mailto:Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com\">Delina.Teklehaymanot@penna.com</a> or contact Delina on 07752 791 517 for further information.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"GBP 44,331.00 - 55,620.00 per year","publishDate":"2025-04-28T10:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-12T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/533ee9d0-ff4f-4b50-95ed-668e7af76e4f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b761cb4-31b7-472b-a296-32d74ec3d8fb","title":"Senior Lawyer Advocacy","employer":"London Borough Of Waltham Forest","department":"","location":"To be confirmed","locationType":3,"description":"<b>JOB DESCRIPTION</b><br><br> <strong>***Please follow the link below to apply via Penna***</strong><br> <br><strong>In-House Advocate (Child Care)</strong><br> <br><strong>Salary Scale PO10: £66,651 to £70,152</strong><br><br><strong>Full of energy and culture, Waltham Forest is a progressive and innovative borough with a Legal Service to match. We provide the best possible legal service to our diverse client departments through our highly skilled legal professionals. As an In-house Advocate, you'll represent Children's Social Care teams and be a specialist in your area. Part of our Lexcel-accredited practice, you'll be a key member of our Families team.</strong><br> <br>Your role will involve giving advice on relevant legislation and providing representation in the Family Court to the children's social care teams, covering all aspects of childcare law. It means delivering a legal service that meets all Council, professional and legal requirements in line with our business and service plans.<br> <br>To join us, you must be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with ideally High Rights of Audience. A childcare specialist, you'll be confident and capable - ready to work independently and act upon your initiative. You'll also be able and committed to working in a flexible way, including outside normal office hours when necessary. <br> <br>Whilst a local authority background would be an advantage, we'll also welcome experience in private practice. Alternatively, you could be counsel who has completed pupillage or a professional who has built up transferable skills in another in-house role. <br> <br>Wherever you've worked, you must have a good working knowledge of local government law as well as childcare legislation. We're also looking for the ability to formulate and present quality legal robust arguments before the Courts on behalf of our clients, both orally and in writing, within hearings of varying lengths and complexity.<br><br>To be considered, you must have initiative, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and commitment to the job. You will work within a friendly, welcoming and supportive team where your professional development will be nurtured and appreciated. With your dedication to the role, you'll have what it takes to a change a child's world. <br> <br>Please note that this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.<br> <br><strong>To find out more please follow the link below to apply via Penna</strong><br> <br><a href=\"https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/dHVSCqQ1kImNxWXFZfMcEwbZD/\">https://sourcing.penna.com/clients/london-borough-of-waltham-forest/in-house-advocate/</a><br><br><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong><br><br>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. 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. 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This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.</p>\n<p><strong>Guaranteed Interview Scheme</strong></p>\n<p>As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. 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Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</p>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£44,430 - £51,663 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-23T09:14:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-26T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/8f4d428b-24ed-44fb-822d-d48c3fa935eb.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"7f5b28e4-d488-49de-a63c-0a56b885af00","title":"Childcare Lawyer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><strong>Childcare Lawyer  x2 posts</strong></p> <p><span><strong>PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa incl LW plus £5000 pa market supplement </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, w</strong></span><strong>e offer legally qualified new starters a £5000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></p> <p><span><i><strong>Hybrid working</strong></i></span></p> <p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p> <p>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page. </p> <p><strong>About the Borough:</strong></p> <p>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</p> <p>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</p> <p><strong>About the Team and Role</strong></p> <p><span>Lambeth Legal Services is an in-house practice, committed to providing a high quality, effective and value for money legal service to the Council's support officers and members, to ensure that the Council exercises its powers and duties lawfully.</span></p> <p><span>We are passionate about driving excellence and innovation to ensure we meet the evolving needs of our borough, and our council. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse borough with immense potential, and we are committed to contributing to positive change within our communities, building on its strengths while addressing the challenges we face.</span></p> <p><span>We are embarking on a period of transformation, building an operating model that meets the needs of the business and aligns with the council’s strategic objectives.</span></p> <p><span>Our One Lambeth agenda recognises the need for a significant shift in the way we work – a stronger grip on delivery, promoting shared ownership of our priorities across the council; changes to how we empower and work with our communities; and putting equity and justice at the heart of all we do.<span> </span></span></p> <p><span>The function of the centre is not just to ensure effective use of budgets and decision-making: our 2030 aspirations and the priorities in our Corporate Delivery Plan place a significant premium on coming together as One Lambeth, being ambitious for our borough and changing how we work with our communities as partners to bring about change. We need to make sure we have capacity and accountability in the system to bring people together to do this important work including:</span><span>​</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Ensure a relentless focus on our Lambeth 2030 aspirations with collective ownership and improved delivery of priorities, driven by a strong centre</span></li> <li><span>Bring people together across the Council to tackle and make progress against shared priorities, including our commitment to becoming a Borough of Equity & Justice</span></li> <li><span>Coordinate a more joined up offer to the community around engagement, funding, access to help and support that puts our communities, their experiences and outcomes to the fore of our approach</span></li> <li><span>Inject challenge into the system, ensuring robust governance and delivering change </span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>You will join a highly skilled team, ensuring robust decision making and upholding our values of equity, kindness, accountability and ambition.<span> </span> </span></p> <p><span>Legal Services is committed to the Law Society's Practice Management Standard (Lexcel). </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Eleanor Rae at Erae2@lambeth.gov.uk.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 18th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p><p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=22aa8ffeef8314ed3ea6992338a9d868&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/0b8b8183-75cb-4056-b649-3936f31b4e07.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"db3bae82-a1d0-47dc-ae2e-05265e32e471","title":"Planning Lawyer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Planning Lawyer </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>PO3- PO5: Starting annual salary £46,437 pa rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa plus up to £10,000 pa market supplement (dependent upon experience) </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></span></p> <p><span><i><strong>Hybrid working</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Team:</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Planning Lawyer to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team and on their own initiative.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for planning & environmental related legal advice, conducting litigation (Civil and Criminal) and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.</span></p> <p><span>You will be familiar with planning and highways agreements, planning enforcement, planning litigation and the Council’s planning applications committee process. </span></p> <p><span>You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. </span></p> <p><span>You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. </span></p> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Christopher Allingham (</span><span>callingham@lambeth.gov.uk</span><span>) <span> </span>or Janet Fasan (</span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span>)</p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 12^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=5797474665fe67a7809231436fedf36d&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/b9a0232f-300d-4963-b841-d5e2e01bf07f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"93f38f6d-da7c-4655-9c1c-52c388ec5d68","title":"Property Lawyer","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Property Lawyer </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437 rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa plus up to £10,000 pa market supplement (dependent upon experience).</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, w</strong><i><strong>e offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><i><strong>Hybrid working</strong></i></span></p> <p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Property Lawyer to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a team and on their own initiative.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for commercial and residential property law related legal advice, conducting litigation and assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation.</span></p> <p><span>You will be familiar with property law, including residential and commercial conveyancing, development agreements, landlord and tenant matters, compulsory purchase. </span></p> <p><span>You will be experienced in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions, filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. </span></p> <p><span>You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, and external stakeholders including solicitors, barristers and court personnel. </span></p> <p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span><strong>Job Description and Person Specification</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Lloyd White (</span><span>vlloydwhite@lambeth.gov.uk</span><span>) or Janet Fasan (</span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span>)</p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 19^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=675895c027a2ea3723131cdf239d64e4&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£45,000 - £74,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/a7b8d958-f7b2-462f-89c9-9e7bae9d6e4f.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"524bd7e4-51ae-49d0-beb7-431bc7bf95a2","title":"Principal Lawyer (Adults)","employer":"Lambeth Council","department":"","location":"London","locationType":3,"description":"<p><span><strong>Principal Lawyer (Adults)</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>PO9: Starting salary £70,992 pa rising in annual increments to £75,666 pa incl LW plus £5000 pa market supplement </strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span>Hybrid working</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>About Us:</strong></span></p> <p><span>It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our </span><span>Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.</span><span> To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated </span><span>One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Borough:</strong></span></p> <p><span>Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.</span></p> <p><span>With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.</span></p> <p><span><strong>About the Role:</strong></span></p> <p><span>An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Principal Lawyer (Adults) to join our team.</span></p> <p><span>We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent relevant qualification), ideally from within the public sector.    </span></p> <p><span>This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to manage a team of staff and a busy and challenging caseload. They will be highly organised, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines.<span>  </span>They will maintain quality assurance and performance standards in the service provided by their team to the Council.</span></p> <p><span>You will be responsible for adult social care related legal advice, ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation in relation to:</span></p> <ul>\n<li><span>Judicial review proceedings in the High Court</span></li> <li><span>Welfare and property applications in the Court of Protection relating to those who lack capacity to make decisions</span></li> <li><span>Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard reviews in the Court of Protection</span></li> <li><span>Displacement of nearest relative proceedings in the County Court</span></li> </ul> <p><span>You will have a thorough up to date knowledge of all aspects of Adults Social Care law.<span>  </span>You will be experienced in representation in court proceedings and instructing Counsel. You will also have substantial experience in drafting legal documents and legal correspondence and giving specialist legal advice. </span></p> <p><span>You will also have a good understanding of current and emerging case law guidance and best practice. </span></p> <p> </p><p><span>For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:</span></p> <p><span>Job Description and Person Specification</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Contact Information:</strong></span></p> <p><span>For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janet Fasan </span><span>jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk</span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>How to Apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span>If you are interested in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.</span></p> <p><span><strong>We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Recruitment Timelines:</strong></span></p> <p><span><strong>Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 18^th May 2025.</strong></span></p> <p> </p><p><span><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <p><span>We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.</span></li> <li><span>Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Hybrid Working.</span></li> <li><span>Employee Assistance Programme.</span></li> <li><span>Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.</span></li> <li><span>Discounts at local restaurants.</span></li> <li><span>Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.</span></li> <li><span>Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.</span></li> <li><span>Cycle to Work Scheme.</span></li> <li><span>Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.</span></li> <li><span>Trade Union Membership.</span></li> </ul> <p><span>At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click </span><span>here</span><span>.</span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span>We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.</span></p>\n\n <img src=\"https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=bc8eb4a04cd2997efe557563a55327f8&view\" alt=\" \" width=\"1\" height=\"1\">","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£50,000 - £99,999","publishDate":"2025-04-22T15:40:04.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-19T23:59:59.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.lgjobs.com/logos/logos/ef0f46e4-3d3f-46c5-81d6-271803b2c49b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"de9caf57-2045-4e85-a98d-dc9eb7f2c1b1","title":"Solicitor, Contracts & Procurement","employer":"East Sussex County Council","department":"","location":"Lewes","locationType":3,"description":"<h2>Job introduction</h2><div>\n<p><img alt=\"\" height=\"267\" src=\"https://new.eastsussex.gov.uk/media/t4rhacha/job-ad-banner.png\" width=\"475\"></p>\n<p> </p>\n</div><h2>About the role</h2><p>Do you have a proven track record of working in a busy and dynamic environment, providing legal advice and conducting case work in relation to Contracts and Procurement? Do you want to work in a friendly and supportive environment? If so, apply now for this Contracts and Procurement Solicitor post.</p><p>Legal Services is a dynamic team which provides advice and representation to East Sussex County Council and to wider public sector partners. 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Head of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer

Dartford Borough Council

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£81,873 per annum + Special Responsibility Allowance £5,733 + Car Allowance £5,948

Kent (Hybrid)

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