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Attorney - Global Markets

London, London Bank of America

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Attorney - Global Markets
Frankfurt, Germany;London, United Kingdom
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**Job Title** : Attorney - Global Markets
**Location** : London or Frankfurt
**Corporate Title** : Assistant General Counsel & Director
**Company Overview:**
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
**The Team:**
The role will sit within the Global Fixed Income Legal team. The team works closely with colleagues in Equities, Credit and the Commodities globally on BAU issues and as well as large-scale global projects. Cumulatively the team has a vast amount of experience and are well placed to provide ongoing support and training and the role also offers opportunity to participate in several industry projects and initiatives. The BofA Legal Department offers comprehensive programs and opportunities related to career development and mentoring.
**Responsibilities:**
German-speaking and German-qualified lawyer to provide legal representation and support for the Global Markets business, including:
+ Supporting all aspects of the German derivatives, repo and stock lending businesses.
+ Supporting the documentation teams in negotiation of German law trading documentation (master agreements, credit support documentation, confirmations).
+ Drafting and negotiating structured derivatives documents under German law.
+ Reviewing netting and collateral opinions impacting German law trading documentation.
+ Negotiation of ancillary documentation such as confidentiality agreements/dealer mandates.
+ Supporting implementation of Swiss derivatives Master Agreement, with support from external counsel, advising on Swiss listing and regulatory matters.
+ Assisting the wider legal team with support for the non-German law aspects of the fixed income business.
+ Liaising directly with the front office, clients, external counsel, relevant industry bodies and all internal support and control groups
**Experience and Skills:**
+ German law qualification.
+ Excellent German and English language skills
+ Excellent knowledge of and experience working with the German master agreement (Deutsche Rahmenvertrag), derivatives, repo and stock lending
+ Experience with banking documents such as the Schuldschein is ideal.
+ Strong post qualification experience in either a financial institution or a law firm.
**Bank of America:**
Good conduct and sound judgment are crucial to our long-term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE ( .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance ( .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
To view Bank of America's Drug-free Workplace and Alcohol Policy, CLICK HERE .
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.
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Patent Attorney - Engineering

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber Withers & Rogers

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Patent Attorney - Engineering
Sheffield, UK

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Withers & Rogers is one of Europes largest dedicated intellectual property law firms, with offices across the UK, Paris, and Munich. Established 140 years ago, we remain as passionate as ever about making intellectual property work to our clients best advantage. Today, our clients include many renowned, innovative organisations from across Europe, .



















































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EMEA Corporate Governance Attorney

London, London Bank of America

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EMEA Corporate Governance Attorney
London, United Kingdom
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**Job Title:** Attorney - EMEA Corporate Governance
**Location:** London
**Corporate Title:** Director & Associate General Counsel
**Company Overview:**
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities, and shareholders every day.
One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We're devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.
Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!
**Location Overview:**
Our London office is based just a stone's throw from the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you'll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we're proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.
**The Team:**
The EMEA corporate secretary team is a collegial, professional team comprised of experienced corporate secretaries and attorneys dedicated to providing world class service to management, directors, and the entities we support. We interact with our global Corporate Secretary team to pursue best practices in the industry and within Bank of America.
We are located in Paris, London and Dublin. The Bank of America Corporate Secretary team has approximately 19 team members in EMEA supporting global Corporate Secretary operations, regional legal entities and entity eliminations. We frequently interact with our Legal colleagues in the U.S. and APAC, and with Bank of America management in region and globally.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Lead a team of attorneys and corporate secretaries supporting the regulated UK, Irish and French financial service firms, and lending entities and several other regulated and unregulated EMEA legal entities.
+ Ensure entities conduct activities in accordance with applicable company law, local regulatory requirements in respect of corporate governance and Bank of America governance and subsidiary management policies and procedures relevant for the Company Secretarial team.
+ Working with management and directors, plan and organise general meetings, board meetings and committee meetings including preparing agendas, drafting resolutions, organising clear and appropriate papers, minute taking, answering director/officer and business line enquiries, and ensuring all board decisions are executed.
+ Interface with directors and senior management in region to execute proper governance activities; includes interface with global Bank of America management where necessary.
+ Corporate governance subject matter expertise for EU and UK regulated entities.
+ Organise and contribute to new director appointments and participate in new director identification process for both internal and external director appointees including guiding proposed appointees through regulatory interviews. Arrange ongoing training on director responsibilities.
+ Respond to/request information from risk management, finance, auditors, senior management, group company secretaries and regulators.
+ Oversee the following:
+ Maintenance of the statutory registers and internal corporate governance subsidiary record keeping system
+ Local and outside region filings
+ Operation of signing authorities and delegated authorities
+ Execution of legal documents including POA's, Certificates of Incumbency, Deeds etc. including notarisation / apostille / legalisation.
+ External company secretarial provider companies
+ Where necessary, work with business lines and staff areas to establish new legal entities or close inactive legal entities in line with legislative requirements and internal Bank of America procedures.
+ Participate in regional legal entity projects, including corporate restructures
**Experience and Skills:**
+ In-house corporate lawyer with company secretary experience and experience of corporate laws and regulations in the EU, England and across the EMEA region
+ Law degree required with strong post qualification experience
+ Large law firm training and/or in-house Legal department experience; financial institution experience preferred.
+ Ability to manage responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions and time zones and manage a high volume of work and clients in a fast-paced environment.
+ Ability to work well with teams and enterprise corporate secretaries globally.
+ Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, and to adapt to a variety of audiences.
+ Ability to be successful in a global, matrixed organisation.
+ Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
+ Excellent organisational skills with dedication to extraordinary service
+ Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multi-task and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
+ Proficiency in interacting with senior management.
+ Familiarity with Diligent Entities (or similar entity management system) desirable; familiarity with Diligent Boards (or similar board portal application for assembling and distributing meeting materials)
+ Financial sector experience is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
**Benefits of working at Bank of America:**
**UK**
+ Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
+ Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
+ 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
+ The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
+ Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
+ Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
+ Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
+ Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK's most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
+ Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.
**Bank of America:**
Good conduct and sound judgment are crucial to our long-term success. It's important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.
Bank of America and its affiliates consider for employment and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our teammates.
To view the "Know your Rights" poster, CLICK HERE ( .
View the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance ( .
Bank of America aims to create a workplace free from the dangers and resulting consequences of illegal and illicit drug use and alcohol abuse. Our Drug-Free Workplace and Alcohol Policy ("Policy") establishes requirements to prevent the presence or use of illegal or illicit drugs or unauthorized alcohol on Bank of America premises and to provide a safe work environment.
To view Bank of America's Drug-free Workplace and Alcohol Policy, CLICK HERE .
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. Should you be offered a role with Bank of America, your hiring manager will provide you with information on the in-office expectations associated with your role. These expectations are subject to change at any time and at the sole discretion of the Company. To the extent you have a disability or sincerely held religious belief for which you believe you need a reasonable accommodation from this requirement, you must seek an accommodation through the Bank's required accommodation request process before your first day of work.
This communication provides information about certain Bank of America benefits. Receipt of this document does not automatically entitle you to benefits offered by Bank of America. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this communication. However, if there are discrepancies between this communication and the official plan documents, the plan documents will always govern. Bank of America retains the discretion to interpret the terms or language used in any of its communications according to the provisions contained in the plan documents. Bank of America also reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan in its sole discretion at any time for any reason.
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Defense Litigation Attorney – Tort Law 

California, Scotland £120000 - £150000 annum companies_data/marencor

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Job Title – Defense Litigation Attorney – Tort Law 
br>Location – Los Angeles, California < r>
Base Salary –  $120,000 – $150,000

Our client, a respected Los Angeles-based law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney with a focus on tort law to join its growing team. This role offers a strong compensation package, performance-based bonuses, and a clear path for professional growth.
Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of litigation experience, with a background in tort matters such as negligence, negligent hiring/supervision/retention, and premises liability.
*** Public entity experience is a plus, though not required. ***

Key Responsibilities


Handle a variety of tort litigation matters, including negligence and premises liability
raft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda; manage all phases of discovery
Conduct depositions and prepare cases for trial
Collaborate with internal legal teams while managing cases independently


Qualifications


3–5 years of litigation and tort law experience < r> S rong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Proven ability to manage multiple active matters
Public entity experience preferred, not required
Active California Bar license in good standing


This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team and build a rewarding litigation career.

 
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Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney - Legal Contracts

London, London £45000 - £55000 annum Avantia Law

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Contracts Manager/ Associate Attorney – Legal Contracts 

Avantia Law is a leading global law firm transforming legal services in contracts, compliance, and LP transfers. 
 
Our commitment to redefining legal services goes beyond technology. By integrating cutting-edge AI with legal professionals, we deliver better legal solutions for private equity firms and asset managers worldwide. 

THE ROLE  

We are looking for a Colorado-based Contracts Manager or Associate Attorney to join Avantia and support our Americas Contracts team. In this role you will be supporting with first round markups of investment related NDAs and related documents, managing conflicts, setting up and coordinating workflows and portal management and assisting with the execution of documents.   

Avantia Law is offering a full-time position based in our office in Castle Rock, Colorado. 

Salary range is $50,000 – $0,000 but will depend on the final candidates’ experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have access to Avantia’s benefits which includes 20 days of PTO, 4% employer 401K match and health, vision and dental insurance benefits. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Contract Drafting and Support: Supporting our attorneys in the Americas with first round markups of a high volume of documents.   
  • Supporting conflicts and clearance processes, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in the Americas and Europe. 
  • Managing the intake of new documents and meeting quick turnaround times.  
  • Client Support: Setting up and coordinating client workflows and assisting with setting up portals and getting contracts signed and finalised.  
  • Team Collaboration: Working closely with our Americas attorneys, supporting the attorneys with ad hoc work where necessary.   

COMPETENCIES   

  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.  
  • Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines.  
  • Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match.  
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.   
  • Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook – our team is business-minded. 
  • A self-starter who takes ownership. We look for people who are constantly thinking of ways to innovate our technology and our business. As our growth continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution and success.  

Requirements

Requirements 

    • For attorneys: A law degree or at least 1 year experience working in a transactional or corporate practice group or in an in-house commercial legal team setting.   
    • For contract managers: A college degree and at least 4 years experience working in an in-house legal team as a contract manager (or equivalent experience). 
    • Experience working with commercial contracts and drafting initial document markups and exposure to NDAs is highly desirable.  

Skills 

    • Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.  
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
    • Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.  
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  

Personal Attributes  

    • High level of professionalism and ethical standards.  
    • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.  
    • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.  
    • Proactive and able to anticipate the needs of attorneys and clients.  
    • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically. 
    • Does not get flustered managing a high volume of documents and deadlines. 

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

Step 1: Apply online 

Step 2: Take home assessment (NDA mark-up exercise) 

Step 3: Interview(s) with members of the Contracts Legal team.  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview or assessment, we will be happy to confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments. 

Benefits

Salary range is $45,000 – $55,000 but will depend on the final candidates’ experience a d qualifications. In addition, you will have access to Avantia’s benefits which includes 20 days of PTO, 4% employer 401K match and health, vision and dental insurance benefits. 

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Will & Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Paralegal

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd

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Sue Ross Recruitment are recruiting for the position of a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Paralegal to join an award-winning regional law firm who specialise in both personal and business services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a diverse caseload
  • Deliver high standards of client care
  • Ensure commercial awareness in case management and outcomes
  • Collaborate effectively within a team to achieve key targets
  • Lead and oversee the Wills & LPA team, ensuring exceptional service delivery
  • Provide expert legal advice on wills, estate planning, and LPAs
  • Drive business development and marketing efforts to grow the department
  • Work closely with financial advisors and accountants to offer comprehensive client solutions
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations and firm policies
  • Mentor and support team members in their professional development

The ideal candidate will have had previous experinece writing wills and must be confident meeting with clients.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

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Will & Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Paralegal

S1 Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd

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Sue Ross Recruitment are recruiting for the position of a Will and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Paralegal to join an award-winning regional law firm who specialise in both personal and business services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a diverse caseload
  • Deliver high standards of client care
  • Ensure commercial awareness in case management and outcomes
  • Collaborate effectively within a team to achieve key targets
  • Lead and oversee the Wills & LPA team, ensuring exceptional service delivery
  • Provide expert legal advice on wills, estate planning, and LPAs
  • Drive business development and marketing efforts to grow the department
  • Work closely with financial advisors and accountants to offer comprehensive client solutions
  • Ensure compliance with legal regulations and firm policies
  • Mentor and support team members in their professional development

The ideal candidate will have had previous experinece writing wills and must be confident meeting with clients.

Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

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Head of Legal Services Legal Department Head Office (Ref: 921)

Deadline: Noon on 7th August 2025.

Salary: £72,804 pa (pay award pending)

The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers is one of the UKs largest trade unions.

There are no set hours for this position. The postholder will be expected to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of the job, which will include working outside of nor.

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Senior Lawyer and Legal Services Deputy

University of Salford

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This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our vision that By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships we will lead the way in real world experiences preparing students for life and will report directly to the Director of Legal Services. Playing key role in managing the legal services team and protecting the University's position from a legal perspective.

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Senior Lawyer - Adult Social Care, Legal Services - Permanent

Essex, Eastern £51802 - £57131 Annually Hays Social Care

Posted 12 days ago

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Your new company
Southend-on-Sea is a vibrant and diverse coastal city known for its long beaches and famous pier. As one of the UK's newest cities (over 200,000 residents and growing) and with its proximity to London, Southend is focused on the future with ambitious strategic plans. The Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer has restructured the Legal Services team to match these broader ambitions.
As part of this, the director has hired a new Head of Legal focused on standards, performance, continuous improvement and organisational resilience, and is now looking to expand further by appointing an enthusiastic Senior Lawyer with a range of experience.

Your new role
Southend City Council are looking to appoint a permanent, full-time Senior Lawyer.As a lawyer within the Council's well-respected Legal Services team, you will be handling a technical legal caseload of cases of medium complexity, ensuring the provision of timely, accurate, and high-quality advice. You will work closely with colleagues, to deliver high standards of service in adult social care law. The role will include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Providing legal advice on Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act matters, issues relating to continuing health care and S117 and ordinary residence disputes
  • Advising in respect of and having conduct of litigation in relation to adult social care matters, including applications relating to community DOLs, S21A challenges, S16 welfare proceedings, and displacement of nearest relative applications and judicial reviews.
  • Addressing issues related to no recourse to public funds, safeguarding, financial matters, information governance and inquests.
  • Work with the Court of Protection team which, for example, makes applications for finance and property deputy ships and authority to sign or surrender tenancies.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive with a current England & Wales practising certificate.
  • 0-3 years post-qualification experience with some experience in the above areas.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  • Proven experience in the public sector, ideally local government.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage complex workloads.
  • Commitment to continuous professional development and training.



What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.


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