Senior Legal Adviser - Winchester, United Kingdom - HCC

HCC

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Winchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Job Details:

Salary Range:
£44,215 - £49,520 per annum
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Work Location:Elizabeth II Court, Winchester

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Hours per week:37

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Contract Type:2 x Permanent and 1 x Temporary (up to 12 months) maternity cover-
Join our friendly and professional legal department and explore what the future could look like with Hampshire County Council.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A forwardlooking local authority, it offers an enjoyable working environment, and an excellent work/life balance. We offer a variety of flexible working options, a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance and access to a desirable pension scheme together with a central and wellconnected Head Office location in the heart of the City of Winchester.
Here at Hampshire Legal Services, we pride ourselves on the breadth and depth of difference we can make to enable the County Council to make positive changes and deliver more for residents across the County. We are a large Lexcel accredited in house legal department.

The Role:

Joining our friendly and supportive Team of 9 people, you will support a wide variety of clients on a range of matters across the Adults Social Care and Education Team. A dynamic and enthusiastic individual, you will assist with a full and varied caseload. This role will include the provision of legal advice, advocacy and representation to the County Council's departments, committees, members and other client bodies, including external clients.
We are looking for two permanent and one temporary (maternity cover) lawyers. You will need to demonstrate good legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution focused approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work in a team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation with an ability to prioritise effectively and to work independently to meet strict deadlines.
You will have experience of Court of Protection proceedings and an interest in Adult Social Care law. Ideally you will be working in Local Government or another public sector organisation, however this is not essential. An interest in Education law and representing the County Council in Special Education Needs Tribunals would be an advantage. You will need to be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, with a current practising certificate for England & Wales.
What we can offer you:
In return for helping Hampshire County Council to do the right things in the right ways, you will have the advantage of excellent benefits including access to Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, interest free travel loans and discounts.
To learn more about Hampshire Legal Services, please visit about us.

Additional Information:

Senior Legal Adviser (Adults and Education Team) Job Description and Person Specification
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Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.

All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs.

No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.