Legal Officer, Northallerton

North Yorkshire Council

Aug 3

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Junior & Mid Level

Requirements

- Team Player: As a growing firm it is imperative that you work with the existing team
- Communication: You should have excellent communication and presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a range of audiences both verbally and in writing. Providing support to other teams.
- Self-motivated: This role provides for the ability to work from home and as such you should be able to work independently, planning and managing matters as required.
- Organised: Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage work priorities accordingly, often working on several matters concurrently.
- Commercially astute: Commercial acumen that can identify risk, risk mitigations and present suitable options to the business balancing risk and reward.
- Attention to detail: Able to demonstrate both attention to detail and the ability to provide highly pragmatic legal advice in the context of an established, commercial, operational business.
- Flexible: Flexible approach with a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in different areas of law and provide advice to clients as necessary
- Some knowledge of at least one area of law detailed above is required.
- A greater breadth and depth of knowledge would be required for the top level of the role.
- A working knowledge of Court procedures and of attending Court if relevant to the portfolio assigned.
- Demonstrable experience of working in a legal environment
- Experience of working in Local Government or similar public sector organisation
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing to produce documents in a range of formats and style to suit a range of audiences.
- Good oral communication skills
- An ability to interact positively with colleagues and clients.
- Ability to produce a representative record of meeting discussion and actions.
- ICT skills to use case management system and online research.
- Familiarity with ICT systems including legal research tools, internet and time costing systems.

Responsibilities

- Working on unique, stimulating and complex matters
- Working closely with public sector lawyers on joint projects between clients and public bodies
- Collaborating and working with external lawyers on complex matters as appropriate
- Reviewing, drafting and participating in the negotiation of contracts, leading the negotiation process where appropriate
- Participating in the management of contracts, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution processes including instructing counsel, legal panel firms and experts
- Working closely with clients within to understand their objectives and business needs and to identify current and future legal requirements

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Legal Officer position?

The salary for the Legal Officer position ranges from £25,119 (Grade F) to £32,076 (Grade H).

Where is the Legal Officer role located?

The Legal Officer role is located at County Hall, Northallerton.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is permanent full-time, although applications for part-time working will also be considered.

What kind of legal areas will the Legal Officer work on?

The Legal Officer will work in various areas including construction, governance, mergers and acquisitions, property and planning, and compliance.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A knowledge of at least one area of law mentioned in the job description is required, along with experience working in a legal environment. A working knowledge of court procedures is also necessary.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position includes ongoing personal development and performance management, providing opportunities to support the range of legal work at First North Law.

What kind of work environment does First North Law provide?

First North Law promotes a work-life balance with flexible working opportunities and a supportive management system.

Is experience in local government required for this role?

While experience in local government or a similar public sector organization is desirable, it is not a strict requirement for the role.

How can I inquire further about the Legal Officer position?

For inquiries, you can contact Nigel McCloy at nigel.mccloy@firstnorthlaw.co.uk or Gemma Eddon at geddon@firstnorthlaw.co.uk.

What are the key dates for this application?

The closing date for applications is 26th August 2024, with interviews taking place during the week of 2nd September 2024.

North Yorkshire Council

We provide #localgov services across North Yorkshire, England's largest rural county.

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North Yorkshire Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of local government services across England's largest rural county. We're responsible for education, social care, health, highways, libraries, trading standards and household waste recycling centres as well as hundreds of other services to a population of circa 600,000 residents. Our residents are represented by 72 elected members and the council is Conservative controlled. We are on a journey of change and modernisation over the next five years, changing the ways that we engage with the public and the ways that we work with communities in general. Whilst the challenges ahead are not to be under-estimated, there will be positive opportunities to be more efficient, to do many things better and smarter than we have before and ways of working that are better for our service areas. As we shape the organisation of the future, we will do so around core principles including: • Putting customers at the heart of all we do • Enabling stronger communities • Working in partnership • Ensuring value for money • Valuing and investing in staff • Being an innovative and learning organisation We've got over 20,000 members of staff who work in a wide range of roles and we are one of North Yorkshire's leading employers. To find out about a career with us, visit our jobs showcase page on LinkedIn, or visit www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs