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Job title: Senior Legal Officer Job reference: REQ000757 Date posted: 18/12/2024 Application closing date: 19/01/2025 Location: Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby CV21 2RR Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 (£21,141-£23,707 pro-rata) Contractual hours: 22.2 Basis: Part time Job description
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role
As our Senior Legal Officer, you will be providing legal support on housing, civil litigation, and employment matters. You’ll work alongside other members of the Legal Services Team in supporting the Council’s ambitious Transformation Programme, including advocacy, drafting, and/or negotiating for cases within the areas of responsibility of the role with limited supervision. You will also, where necessary and depending on your relevant experience and areas of expertise, provide support in other areas within the legal team. This role is 3 days a week, with a requirement to be in-office on a Monday, and flexibility with the other days worked. About you
Holds a minimum of CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice or equivalent A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, or a commitment towards qualifying as a Solicitor, Barrister If not qualified as above, a minimum of five years’ experience within the relevant field(s) Demonstrable experience of advising on housing, civil litigation, and employment matters Strong general knowledge of housing, civil litigation, and employment law and excellent drafting skills to capture commercial concepts Strong and demonstrable experience of having conduct of and running a varied caseload of matters with minimal supervision Benefits
35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) pro-rata Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more For an informal discussion about this role, please call Rachael Joyce, our Interim Legal & Governance Manager on 01788 533551. Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply online please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: recruitment@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Interview Date
29 January 2025 Please note the online recruitment process will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on a Sunday between 10am and 11am. We recommend that you save your application regularly to avoid losing information.
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Job title: Senior Legal Officer Job reference: REQ000757 Date posted: 18/12/2024 Application closing date: 19/01/2025 Location: Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby CV21 2RR Salary: £35,235 - £39,513 (£21,141-£23,707 pro-rata) Contractual hours: 22.2 Basis: Part time Job description
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive. About the role
As our Senior Legal Officer, you will be providing legal support on housing, civil litigation, and employment matters. You’ll work alongside other members of the Legal Services Team in supporting the Council’s ambitious Transformation Programme, including advocacy, drafting, and/or negotiating for cases within the areas of responsibility of the role with limited supervision. You will also, where necessary and depending on your relevant experience and areas of expertise, provide support in other areas within the legal team. This role is 3 days a week, with a requirement to be in-office on a Monday, and flexibility with the other days worked. About you
Holds a minimum of CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice or equivalent A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, or a commitment towards qualifying as a Solicitor, Barrister If not qualified as above, a minimum of five years’ experience within the relevant field(s) Demonstrable experience of advising on housing, civil litigation, and employment matters Strong general knowledge of housing, civil litigation, and employment law and excellent drafting skills to capture commercial concepts Strong and demonstrable experience of having conduct of and running a varied caseload of matters with minimal supervision Benefits
35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) pro-rata Generous Local Government Pension Scheme Hybrid working up to 60% Flexi time scheme Annual leave purchase scheme Subsidised parking Structured Induction Program Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals Family Friendly Policies Independent Support for your health & wellbeing Generous compassionate leave Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more For an informal discussion about this role, please call Rachael Joyce, our Interim Legal & Governance Manager on 01788 533551. Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply online please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: recruitment@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Interview Date
29 January 2025 Please note the online recruitment process will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on a Sunday between 10am and 11am. We recommend that you save your application regularly to avoid losing information.
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