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Six month fixed term contract, with the option to extend for a further six months.
Hours: 37 Mon- Fri, some meetings outside of regular hours may be required
Are you a legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can use your skills to make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you.
This is an exciting time to be joining Bury Council; a growing council and an equally growing legal services team, we are undertaking a number of exciting development plans across our six townships.
Bury Legal Services plays a vital role in supporting the council's vision for the borough, and we are looking for a Legal Officer to join our team and contribute to delivering high quality legal services to our client departments.
What you'll be doing
As a Legal Officer (Housing) in our Commercial and Litigation Department you will carry a caseload of predominantly Housing Disrepair matters. You will also have the opportunity to provide significant input to the development and implementation of our legal compliance policies and procedures.
Your experience of legal proceedings whilst prioritising a personal caseload will put you in good stead for success in this role.
At Bury Council, we are advocates of developing our teams, especially in terms of apprenticeships. We are an organisation that looks to promote collaborative working styles.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* A strong track record of success.
* Knowledge of litigation, and Housing Disrepair procedures.
* The ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
What we offer
* Generous annual Leave, including additional days for Volunteering as well as the option to purchase extra leave.
* Flexible and agile working arrangements.
* Supportive and inclusive environment.
* Personal Development plan to support career growth.
* Proud Living Wage employer.
* Variety of discounts and benefit schemes.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances, empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensures they grow up in the best possible way.
Next steps
We hope you will be encouraged to apply. For more information, please contact Rosalind Thorpe on [emailprotected] or via telephone 0161-253-5740 or Ruth Whittingham on [emailprotected] or telephone 0161-253-5219.
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