Legal Services Team
Legal Assistant Environment
Ref: 001525
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,537 £34,434 per annum (Grade 5)
Hours: 36.66 per week
Location: Hybrid Remote and Spindles offices
Closing Date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Role Overview
To provide legal and administrative support to the Group Solicitor Environment and Solicitors/Barristers in the Environment Team.
Key Responsibilities
* To assist in carrying out the Environment's Group function of providing legal services primarily, but not exclusively, relating to Environmental (including Environment Health, Trading Standards, Markets, Licensing), Highways, Planning (including Building Control) and Benefit Fraud matters.
* To keep up to date with relevant legislation and developments in law and practice and assist in implementing changes in legislation which affect the functions of the Legal Department.
* To manage files appropriately and record work undertaken on the case management system as required.
Key Requirements
To succeed in this role you will need as a minimum:
* Law Degree or Solicitor’s Qualifying Examination (SQE). Alternatively Level 3 of the Institute of Legal Executives Examination or working towards completion of Level 3 within 12 months
* Experience/knowledge of Environmental, Highways and planning law
* Ability to work independently, use own initiative, plan and prioritise work effectively in order to meet deadlines and solve problems.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years' service
* The option to purchase additional annual leave.
* An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more.
* Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
* Staff recognition and celebration events.
* Peer support groups
Inclusive Recruitment
We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.
If you're an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, someone who has served in the Armed Forces, or you've participated in the GM Elevate Programme, and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
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