Job Title
Legal Officer / Senior Legal Officer
Salary
£31,537 to £41,771 p.a. (depending on experience)
Grade
Grade 5 / 6
Hours
37 hours per week
Place of Work
Worthing Town Hall / Flexible Working
Closing Date
9th June 2026 at 23:55 pm
Responsibilities
Join the Legal Services Section to provide a joint legal service to Adur District Council and Worthing Borough Council. Deal with a wide variety of areas including employment, housing, criminal and civil litigation, planning and licensing. Research and analyse legislation, advise on its interpretation, and provide innovative, proactive and pragmatic advice to Officers and Members of both Councils.
Qualifications
Experience of working in a busy legal practice carrying out any of the following areas of legal work:
- Debt Collection
- Civil or Criminal Litigation
- Planning Law
- Employment Law
- Property Law
Positive, driven and innovative professional with excellent analytical and research skills. Good team player, self‑motivated, able to give clear, accurate and practical legal advice.
Benefits
- Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
- Local Government Pension
- Training & development
- Occupational Health
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Employee resource groups/networks
- Buddy Support Programme
- Flexible working options
EEO Statements
We are committed to supporting care leavers in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible care leavers under 25. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities meeting the essential criteria are offered an interview.
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