Vacancy Details

Description

Legal Officer 
G08 £33,366 - £36,124 per annum
Temporary until 31/03/2027
Job Share considered
Are you a legally qualified individual looking for a new challenge within a supportive Local Government environment? We are looking for an individual to join our in-house legal services department to provide legal support to the People and Place Team, who are responsible for the administration and conduct of contentious and non-contentious matters relating to the Council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA). You will be required to assist with the broad range of legal work including non-contentious matters such as the preparation of Reports on Title, HRA sales and purchases of land,  the Leasing Scheme Wales project along with assisting with contentious HRA matters relating to Tenancy Enforcement and Housing Disrepair.  The post holder will hold their own caseload and will have an active role in assisting Senior Lawyers in organising evidence, drafting and reviewing documents, preparing instructions to Counsel and researching.
At Wrexham Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional development. When you join our workforce, you can look forward to:
·       Up to 32 days annual leave per annum.
·       flexible and hybrid working options and could also gain ‘flexi-days’, building up time to take off by working when there are peaks in the service.
·       Local Government Pension Scheme.
·       Reward and Benefit Scheme.
·       Training and Development Opportunities.
·       Employee Assistance Program and Well-being initiatives.
·       Cycle to Work Scheme.
·       Reduced rate Leisure membership.
·       Detailed induction programme
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.