Legal Officer

Rochdale Borough Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Legal Officer to join our busy and highly respected Litigation Team, based at the awardwinning Number One Riverside in the heart of Rochdale town centre.

This is a role where your expertise truly matters. You’ll handle a varied and interesting caseload covering civil and criminal litigation prosecutions, licensing, employment and debt recovery, managing cases from initial instruction through to advocacy in Courts and Tribunals. You’ll also advise senior officers and Members, attend meetings and committees, draft legal documents and negotiate outcomes that protect the Council and the wider community.

We’re looking for someone with a CILEX Level 3 (or equivalent), a Law Degree or substantial relevant experience, who thrives in a fastpaced environment. You’ll be organised, adaptable and confident working to tight court deadlines, while being a supportive and flexible team player. Local government experience is desirable but we welcome applications from private practice and publicsector lawyers with the right skills and mindset.

In return, you’ll enjoy flexible and agile working, professional fee reimbursement, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, lifestyle savings, free EAP for family members, and excellent career development opportunities.

At Rochdale Council, we’re proud of the difference we make, passionate about our diverse borough and pioneering in our approach to public service.

To apply please demonstrate with examples how you meet the 8 essential requirements of the person specification attached below. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification - if this applies to you

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Casual User Car Allowance is payable.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Basic DBS background check