Legal Officer
ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL, Adelphi, Preston
Legal Officer
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ROSSENDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL, Adelphi, Preston
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: f1afae71a08f443a98bf9e6d49207903
Full Job Description
- Conduct the Council's legal affairs, including representation at Courts, Tribunals, Planning Inquiries and, where necessary, to instruct Counsel.
- Attend and advise at council committee meetings and other miscellaneous democratic and governance related meetings and groups.
- Represent Legal Services in internal and external meetings, offering clear, proactive guidance and managing associated legal and administrative tasks.
- Draft and review contracts, agreements, legal notices, and advise on procurement matters
- Carry out debt recovery on behalf of the Council including the enforcement of judgements.
- Advise on Data Protection and Freedom of Information issues
- Manage legal aspects of regulatory enforcement and anti-social behaviour cases
- Deal with planning and licencing matters
- Oversee standard property transactions, including leases, licences, acquisitions, and disposals, engaging external legal support as required.
- Perform other reasonable legal duties as assigned.
We are seeking a Legal Officer to join our Legal team on a full-time, permanent basis. Ideal candidates will be Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or experienced local authority paralegals/lawyers with a strong background in council legal matters. The role demands a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with excellent teamwork and communication skills. A commitment to equality, diversity, and exceptional customer service is essential., Solicitor (with current Practising Certificate), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or paralegal/lawyers with equivalent knowledge and experience, Experience in local government and familiarity with relevant legislation is desirable. - Experience of interpreting legislation, policy and guidance to contribute to the formulation of local policies and procedures that comply with national requirements
- Strong knowledge of civil and criminal litigation within regulatory law
- Skilled in drafting legal documents such as contracts, agreements, notices, and court materials (e.g., witness statements).
- Confident advocate capable of representing the Council effectively
- Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to use case management systems such as IKEN.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to deliver clear legal advice and reports to varied audiences.
- Capable of undertaking a range of district authority casework in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage confidently with senior staff, elected officials, colleagues, and external stakeholders
- Ability to analyse, problem solve and develop creative and innovative solutions
- Commitment to attend committee meetings in evenings and outside general working hours
- Awareness of political dimension
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
- Self-motivated and effective in both independent and team settings
- Flexible regarding duties and working hours
- Committed to high standards of customer service
- Demonstrates alignment with the Council's core values and behaviours
- Full current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Flexible working - Family friendly policies
- On-site free parking
- Up to 31 days' annual leave
- Option to purchase additional leave
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- Savings and loan scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- Generous pension scheme
- Additional voluntary contribution to AVC
- Staff reward scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee forums (Your Voice, Health & Wellbeing)
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/legal-officer-125060180
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