Team Leader - Senior Lawyer; Civil

Overview

Directorate:
Core Services | Service:
Legal Services

Position reference:  
• Directorate:
Core Services | Service:
Legal Services

Salary
: £51,356 - £54,495 Plus laptop

Working Arrangements
:
Agile Working

Hours per week
: 37

Contract type
:
Permanent

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

Barnsley Council is an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and your talent will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities. There has never been a more exciting time to work for Barnsley! We boast a town of modern regeneration and welcome our employees to embrace ‘Barnsley as their office’.

Our location is central to nearby cities such as Sheffield and Leeds; our town centre is located just minutes away from the M1 and beyond the M62. We offer low-cost parking and accessible networks of public transport.

Our legal service recently won in-house legal team of the year at the Yorkshire Legal Awards recognising the progress made over the last 12 months and the significant impact of the service. As a Council we pride ourselves in being an inclusive employer where a people-centred culture is at the forefront of supporting our people’s well-being, motivation, and productivity. We understand the importance of flexibility, and we offer a range of flexible working patterns to aid a work life balance that accommodates individual needs.

As a modern employer we actively remove the barriers to employment. Whether you are a retired professional looking for a part-time opportunity, a working parent or carer, living with a disability or long-term health condition, we welcome and value your application to join our team.

• Provide specialist legal services to the Council and its partner agencies and key stakeholders across all aspects of general civil litigation.
• Advise on areas including anti-social behaviour enforcement and remedies, possession proceedings, injunctions, closure orders and the Renters Rights Act.
• Represent the Council in County Court and Tribunal hearings and undertake contested advocacy.
• Maintain a sound understanding of data protection and Freedom of Information legislation to ensure compliance and effective operations.
• Supervise a small team of lawyers and legal assistants, including conducting one-to-ones, providing training, and overseeing case management.
• Develop an understanding of the workings of a local authority, including its constitution, decision-making processes, cultural and political environment, and Practice Management Standards.

• Experience as a civil lawyer with capability across general civil litigation and related areas.
• Good working knowledge of local authority operations, its constitution, decision-making process, and cultural/political environment.
• Ability to supervise and develop a small team of lawyers and legal assistants.
• Strong political sensitivity, responsiveness, and an ability to contribute to change management.

Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form.
Job Profile:
Senior Lawyer Profile.docx
Vacancy Exposure Profile:
Exposure Profile LOW.doc
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Why work for us?
Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

CVs are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We’re committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #Inclusive Hiring #Second Chances

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