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Senior Legal Officer - People Team, Preston
Client:
Coventry City Council
Location:
Preston, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
75f3e77eaeda
Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
Job Description:
What is the job role?
You will support the People Team in ensuring the delivery of a proactive, compassionate and effective legal service to support the organisation’s priorities, including:
* Providing legal advice to the Client departments with appropriate supervision to help protect legal and financial interests
* Supporting Lawyers and the Deputy Team Leader within the People Team, including drafting court/tribunal applications, preparing court/tribunal bundles, and assisting lawyers with case work as needed.
For a full overview, see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role
* You will have a law degree, Level 3 ILEX, or relevant experience in the team’s specialist areas.
* You will have experience working in an in-house local government legal service or similar, including representing clients in court and meetings.
* You will have a proven ability to meet deadlines, strong drafting, negotiating, advisory skills, and competence with IT and case management systems.
* You will have a positive, solution-focused approach and adaptability to business and client needs.
We value diversity and aim to recruit a workforce reflecting our communities. We encourage applicants from women, minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, and LGBT+ community members, as these groups are under-represented in our team. This does not exclude others from applying.
If you believe you have the necessary background, experience, and skills, we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, contact the People Team Leader, Claire Coulson-Haggins, via email.
If you need assistance with your application, visit our accessibility page.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - We offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups who meet the role’s minimum requirements and identify with one of the following:
* Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
* Currently in care or previously in care
* Disabled individuals or those with long-term health conditions
See the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page for full details. Applications suspected of using AI without justification will be rejected.
Interview date: 9th July
About Coventry
Coventry has a proud, innovative, and creative spirit, bringing communities together for social change.
We are cutting-edge, youthful, vibrant, and diverse. We are committed to excellence and aim to recruit talented people focused on service, responsibility, teamwork, and innovation.
Join us to make a difference in our communities.
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