Purpose of role

We are seeking to appoint a Legal Officer to join our busy Legal team on a full-time, permanent basis. Ideally candidates will be Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives or paralegals/lawyers with a good understanding of local government law. The role demands a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with excellent teamwork and communication skills. A commitment to equality, diversity and exceptional customer service is essential together with a willingness to work hard and learn new areas of law as part of continuous profession development.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out debt recovery on behalf of the Council including the enforcement of judgments and orders.
  • Draft and review contracts, agreements, legal notices and advise on procurement matters.
  • Advise on Data Protection and Freedom of Information issues.
  • Deal with planning and licencing matters including enforcement action.
  • Oversee standard property transactions including leases, licences, acquisitions and disposals, engaging external legal support as required.
  • Conduct the Council’s legal affairs, including representation at Courts, Tribunals and, where necessary, to instruct Counsel and external legal support.
  • Attend and advise at council committee meetings and other miscellaneous legal and governance related meetings and groups.

For more information please download the Job Description/Person Specification document below.

To apply for this role you can follow this link- https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/rossendalebc/Job/JobDetail?JobId=56

Closing Date: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 10am
Interviews: Friday 22nd May

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Supporting Documents

↗ Job description & Person Specification

Location

5 Greendfield Gardens, Rossendale, Lancashire , BB4 4BE, United Kingdom

Job ID

15026