Legal Officer in Bury

We are seeking a motivated, legal officer with a law degree (or non-law degree with a graduate diploma in law/Level 3 CILEX diploma in law & practice or equivalent) with the ability to develop excellent relationships with partners and colleagues. Experience in handling a caseload including sales under Right to Buy legislation, enfranchisement, leases, licences and traffic orders is preferred but you will be supported and training will be provided to undertake these and other areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our amazing legal team. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic applicants who are keen to develop their skills in a public sector environment. Prior experience in local government is desirable but more important is your determination to provide a first-class legal service. We are proud of our strong relationships with our client department working together to achieve Bury’s vision.

Our Legal Service provides high quality, clear legal advice on all aspects of local government work and has recently invested heavily in our Lexcel accredited Legal Service. Based in Bury town centre, we offer flexible and agile working and a range of staff benefits. Our legal team is incredibly friendly and supportive and we very much work as a team with a focus on training, mentoring, and coaching to get the right results. We are supported by our Practice Manager to achieve better ways of working.

Hours of work are 37 per week worked in a flexible and agile way but you may be required to attend meetings outside normal working hours.

What we offer:

• Generous annual Leave, including additional days for Volunteering as well as the option to purchase extra leave.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive environment.
• Personal Development plan to support career growth.
• Proud Living Wage employer.
• Variety of discounts and benefit schemes.

Why Bury Council is the Right Choice:

At Bury Council, we are committed to improving the lives of our residents and creating opportunities for our communities to thrive. Guided by our “Let’s Do It” strategy, we are working together with partners and residents to reduce inequalities, support economic growth and ensure everyone can live well in Bury.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of Local Government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.

You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest Local Government Pension Scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum.

Enhanced Parental and Carers Leave

Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.

Brilliant Perks

Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out. Plus, discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.

Learn and Grow

We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.

We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. We also give back to the community with two days pro-rata paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Bury Council, we believe that a diverse workforce helps us better understand and serve our communities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

We want our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and recognise that diversity of thought, experience and perspective makes us stronger as a local authority.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and actively encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and accessible to all.

Reasonable Adjustments and Disability Confident Employer

We're a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

A Workplace Adjustment Hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.

Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provide safe and inclusive spaces to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.

A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panel's minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the following criteria:

Members of the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel and veterans.

Current or former care leavers.

Individuals with a disability or long-term health condition.