Job Description

Grade/Salary ME15 \xc2\xa348,867 \xe2\x80\x93 \xc2\xa351,903 per annum

Location

Civic Centre

Full or part time

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Occupation

Legal

Closing Date

02/10/2023

Ref No

1911

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Advert Text

Providing legal services to the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth and Royal Borough of Kingston, making us the largest local authority shared legal service in the country, we are able to offer employment opportunities across all aspects of local government legal work.

Through the support of our Boroughs, we are looking to expand our Housing Litigation Team and are looking to recruit Lawyers to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, dedicated and highly skilled team where every team member is valued and encouraged to be part of the team\xe2\x80\x99s development and processes. So, if you are thinking that your working life could be so much better with a rewarding and challenging role in an environment that values you, then the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) could be the place for you.

We are based in South West London and offer a wide range of flexible working options, including hybrid working and have developed a number of health and well-being initiatives over the years to try to promote a work/life balance.

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic applicants, keen to develop their skills in a public sector environment. Please do not be put off if you have not worked in local government before \xe2\x80\x93 it is your determination to provide a top-class legal service which will matter most.

This opportunity is suitable for lawyers who have a background in and wish to broaden their experience in the field of housing civil litigation. We are looking for individuals who are real team players, self-motivated and flexible and able to work to tight timescales. You will be dealing with a wide range of matters acting for our Boroughs as both claimant and defendant including tenancy management enforcement, disrepair, homelessness public law, and Judicial review. A knowledge of local government legislation is desirable and/or can be developed.

For further information please visit our website

Lisa Wilson on 0208 274 5245 or

Audrey Graham-Bolt on 0208 274 5246 or audrey.graham-bolt@merton.gov.uk

Interviews will be held on 17.10.23

Merton Council