At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle complex litigation and provide high-quality legal advice to support council objectives.
- Company: Join the ambitious Law, Governance and Strategy Directorate at Oxford City Council.
- Benefits: Enjoy 29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work in an inclusive environment focused on building a world-class city for everyone.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative period in Oxfordshire and make a real impact on public services.
- Qualifications: Experienced lawyer with strong litigation skills and a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 27596 - 33728 £ per year.
Following the recent Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) for Oxfordshire announcement, this is an exciting time to join the Law, Governance and Strategy Directorate as we work towards the formation of a new unitary authority for Greater Oxford. LGR brings a range of exciting opportunities within Oxfordshire, so now is the ideal time to join a growing, ambitious service at the heart of Oxford City Council.
We are looking for an experienced senior lawyer to undertake a wide range of work within the Litigation and Regulatory Team, whilst delivering at pace, and ensuring the Council’s strategic aims and objectives are met. You will have the ability to handle complex litigation work and be able to provide high quality complex legal and procedural advice to elected members, agents and other internal and external stakeholders to support the Council in achieving its ambitions.
You will also be a proactive and robust team player, be flexible in approach and willing to get involved in all areas of the service’s work. In addition, we are looking for a creative thinker that can influence and drive progress and who is keen to play a key role in helping the service to develop and improve.
If you feel you meet this criteria and can demonstrate as such in your application, have a passion for the work and a commitment to providing excellent customer service, and are motivated by working for an inclusive and diverse organisation that is determined in its ambition to build ‘a world class city for everyone’, ensuring ‘excellent public services are at the heart of everything we do’, then we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alison Daly via email adaly@oxford.gov.uk.
Note: All vacancies close at 23:59 on the stated closing date.
Basis: Full Time
Package: 29 days holiday, LGPS, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employee benefits scheme, post-probation pay increment.
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