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Form of workSpring is now upon us, and what better time to consider progressing your career.
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.
Providing legal services to the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Wandsworth and Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, we are able to offer employment opportunities across all aspects of local government legal work.
We are based in South West London and offer a wide range of flexible working options, including hybrid working and compressed hours.
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 – 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 enforcement principally in the magistrates’ court and Licensing and managing a small team of experienced lawyers. 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 prosecutor or Complainant in all types of regulatory enforcement and compliance including food safety, trading standards, health and safety, blue badge, dangerous structures, planning and highways, environmental, CIL recovery etc. In the licensing context, you would act as legal adviser to licensing sub-committees and represent the committee on appeals. A knowledge of local government legislation is desirable and/or can be developed.
For further information please contact:
- David Fellows email david.fellows@merton.gov.uk
- Guy Bishop email guy.bishop@merton.gov.uk
Interview date: W/c 13 May 2024
For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
