Principal Legal Officer
2 weeks ago
Leeds City Council is bold and ambitious with a clear plan to be the best city and the best council in the UK. Our large, diverse and talented workforce is central to our ambitions.
An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Principal Legal Officer (lawyer) to play a significant role in supporting the safeguarding of, and services provided to, the most vulnerable adults in the City through the provision of professional legal advice and representation in complex contested hearings
- Have a proven track record of working in Adult Social Care law;
- Be values-driven, enthusiastic and outcome focussed;
- Come with fresh thinking, energy and compassion for people;
- Demonstrate a commitment to building relationships with Council services, the Courts and partner organisations.
In return, we provide a role where you will be supported in your development and career ambitions. We will also encourage you to craft and frame your role to maximise your diverse skills, talents and expertise. You will join a contemporary and flexible working environment where we emphasise collaboration within teams and with our clients.
In Legal Services, we’re proud to reflect the diversity of Leeds and to be a welcoming and inclusive team with a positive, healthy workplace culture where everyone can be themselves
Our Lexcel accreditation and shortlisting in the 2021 Law Society Excellence Award for In House Team of the year demonstrate the quality and standards of our Service
You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements (including hybrid office/home working), generous annual leave entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to the West Yorkshire Pension Scheme.
The closing date for this role is Monday 27th March 2023
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £46,549.00-£49,590.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds
Reference ID: req21128
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