Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

As our Senior Legal Officer you will be providing legal support on housing, civil litigation and employment matters. You’ll work alongside other members of the Legal Services Team in supporting the Council’s ambitious Transformation Programme, including advocacy, drafting and/or negotiating for cases within the areas of responsibility of the role with limited supervision.

You will also where necessary and depending on your relevant experience and areas of expertise provide support in other areas within the legal team.

This role is 3 days a week, with a requirement to be in-office on a Monday, and flexibility with the other days worked.

About you

• Holds a minimum of CILEX Level 3 Certificate in Law and Practice or equivalent
• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives, or a commitment towards qualifying as a Solicitor, Barrister
• If not qualified as above, a minimum of five years’ experience within the relevant field(s)
• Demonstrable experience of advising on housing, civil litigation and employment matters
• Strong general knowledge of housing, civil litigation and employment law and excellent drafting skills to capture commercial concepts
• Strong and demonstrable experience of having conduct of and running a varied caseload of matters with minimal supervision

 Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas) pro-rata
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60% 
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Rachael Joyce, our Interim Legal & Governance Manager on 01788 533551.