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Southwark Council
Assistant Lawyer Before you apply -Turn on alerts for jobs like this!
£50088
Southwark Council, The Borough, Southwark
- Full time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted 2 days ago, 25 Sep | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: d03c21a9fc7d45a0aedebcd198244a08
Full Job Description
- You will manage a diverse caseload of general litigation matters including commercial and residential property disputes, contract, injunctions and enforcement cases.
- Provision of strategic and tactical advice, representing the council in complex and sensitive cases.
- Staying up to date with court rules, demonstrating strong file management and an ability to work efficiently.
- You'll be instrumental in guiding our approach to legal challenges, working closely with officers at all levels, and ensuring that Southwark remains a leader in public service law.
- This is more than just a litigation role; it is a chance to influence the future of legal practice within the council.
Are you a skilled and confident General Litigation Lawyer ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a driven and dynamic Assistant Lawyer to join our In-House Litigation Team, providing essential services to Southwark Council's directorates. If you are seeking varied, challenging, and meaningful work in a fast-paced legal environment, this is the role for you, We warmly welcome applications from qualified lawyers with relevant litigation experience and a solid understanding of, or exposure to, public sector work, even if your background is from another legal sector., Have strong file management skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload. - Be confident in both written and verbal communication, and have a collaborative work ethic
- Have a deep understanding of court processes and procedures, with the ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
- Have advocacy skills and a desire to represent the council in court. Quickly adapt to unfamiliar legal areas, becoming proficient with minimal supervision.
- Have a knowledge of local government law which will provide a strong foundation for your work, allowing you to contribute effectively to the council's goals.
- This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.
Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population. At Southwark, we are committed to making our borough just and fair and we are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice, and inequality) underpins all that we do., The Southwark skyline is an impressive sight. The incredibly diverse range of buildings, offices and leisure facilities make it a real mix of old and new. Located south of the River Thames, Southwark extends into south-east London, encompassing some of the capital's cultural hotspots, vibrant communities and acclaimed green spaces. Southwark is home to world-famous attractions such as the Tate Modern, Borough Market and Tower Bridge. The area is undergoing major regeneration, as evidenced by the rise of the landmark Shard building As the largest Housing landlord in London, we're committed to making a real difference to the quality of life for local people, making the home environment cleaner, safer and more modern. Large-scale investment programmes are changing the face of the borough, and we're working to ensure that this creates a fairer future for all in Southwark. - Members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the criteria below: