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Lawyer LBS-011 (Project)
| Posting date: | 04 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38.43 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2025 |
| Location: | Southwark, South East London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category :Legal
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week :36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £38.43
The work encompasses a broad range of general civil litigation and advisory work, including (but not limited to) landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), commercial debt recovery, contractual disputes, disputes arising from non-payment of community care charges, inquests, injunctions, disputes relating to electronic communications, complex non–domestic rates and council tax disputes/issues, Judicial Review claims, and building safety.
The hybrid working situation is as indicated in the comments to the order – we require someone who is willing and able to work in the office for at least 3 days each week (team members may wfh up to 2 days each week – subject to team meetings and other service requirements, we are flexible on which days. Similarly subject to service requirements we can be flexible on start and finish times around core hours of 10am to 4pm). For induction we ask new starters to attend the office daily for the first couple of weeks – we find this the most efficient way of inducting to case management and other systems as there is direct access to colleagues, support and IT staff in the office daily.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
4. To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
5. Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, advising members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
6. Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
7. Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions.
8. Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.
9. Attendance at departmental working groups, steering panels and project group meetings to provide advice.
10. To support the working practices and procedures for the services provided.
11. To work with the Head of Team, Senior Lawyers and Lawyers to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
Knowledge of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information as it applies to Local Government.
Knowledge of Local Government and its services.
Understanding in good governance arrangements, to maintain democratic legitimacy of the Council’s work to support effective decision making
Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience of working in general civil litigation in at least some of the following areas:
landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), commercial debt recovery, contractual disputes, disputes arising from non-payment of community care charges, inquests, injunctions, disputes arising from legislation relating to electronic communications and the attendant Code/regulations, on complex national non – domestic rate and council tax disputes/issues, Judicial Review claims, building safety and enforcement.
Some experience of undertaking advocacy in the courts and Tribunals.
Experience of managing own caseload.
Success in building and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders.
Experience of case management systems.
Experience of working within a performance management framework and achieving agreed targets and outcomes.
Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
To debate legal points in a logical, pragmatic and impartial way.
Ability to use a range of information and communication technology effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, including the ability to produce non-standard reports/letters
Ability to use initiative to achieve set deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to use discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to deal with clients professionally and diplomatically.
Ability to analyse complex information and provide successful resolution.
“Can do” positive attitude
Demonstrates a commitment to changing work practices and processes and a willingness to try new ways of working or thinking.
Takes responsibility and delivers results
Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions.
Team working
Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.
Communication
Demonstrates well developed written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.
Customer Care
Develops contacts and relationships with customer/client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision
Location : 160 Tooley Street, Southwark Council
Hours Per Week :36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time :09:00
End Time :17:00
Salary: £38.43
The work encompasses a broad range of general civil litigation and advisory work, including (but not limited to) landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), commercial debt recovery, contractual disputes, disputes arising from non-payment of community care charges, inquests, injunctions, disputes relating to electronic communications, complex non–domestic rates and council tax disputes/issues, Judicial Review claims, and building safety.
The hybrid working situation is as indicated in the comments to the order – we require someone who is willing and able to work in the office for at least 3 days each week (team members may wfh up to 2 days each week – subject to team meetings and other service requirements, we are flexible on which days. Similarly subject to service requirements we can be flexible on start and finish times around core hours of 10am to 4pm). For induction we ask new starters to attend the office daily for the first couple of weeks – we find this the most efficient way of inducting to case management and other systems as there is direct access to colleagues, support and IT staff in the office daily.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsibilities
4. To deliver a high quality, sustainable legal service that complies with the statutory framework and meets the Council’s statutory and contractual obligations.
5. Advising and attending Committees and sub-committees, advising members and Chief Officers and frequently advising the Departments in relation to the Law in matters specifically relating to the work of the section.
6. Devising and implementing new methods, forms and procedures as required by new legislation, revised council policy or generally including the review of changes imposed in relation to specific services.
7. Determining the effect of new legislation and advising specifically on the impact of new legislation on the delivery of the council’s services or functions.
8. Preparing reports and comments for reports to council, cabinet committees and sub-committees.
9. Attendance at departmental working groups, steering panels and project group meetings to provide advice.
10. To support the working practices and procedures for the services provided.
11. To work with the Head of Team, Senior Lawyers and Lawyers to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to the delivery of services.
Knowledge of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information as it applies to Local Government.
Knowledge of Local Government and its services.
Understanding in good governance arrangements, to maintain democratic legitimacy of the Council’s work to support effective decision making
Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience of working in general civil litigation in at least some of the following areas:
landlord and tenant disputes (commercial and residential), commercial debt recovery, contractual disputes, disputes arising from non-payment of community care charges, inquests, injunctions, disputes arising from legislation relating to electronic communications and the attendant Code/regulations, on complex national non – domestic rate and council tax disputes/issues, Judicial Review claims, building safety and enforcement.
Some experience of undertaking advocacy in the courts and Tribunals.
Experience of managing own caseload.
Success in building and sustaining effective relationships with stakeholders.
Experience of case management systems.
Experience of working within a performance management framework and achieving agreed targets and outcomes.
Aptitudes, Skills & Competencies:
To debate legal points in a logical, pragmatic and impartial way.
Ability to use a range of information and communication technology effectively.
Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, including the ability to produce non-standard reports/letters
Ability to use initiative to achieve set deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and to use discretion in dealing with sensitive information.
Ability to deal with clients professionally and diplomatically.
Ability to analyse complex information and provide successful resolution.
“Can do” positive attitude
Demonstrates a commitment to changing work practices and processes and a willingness to try new ways of working or thinking.
Takes responsibility and delivers results
Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions.
Team working
Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.
Communication
Demonstrates well developed written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.
Customer Care
Develops contacts and relationships with customer/client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision