Location
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£38,923 - £43,749

About the Role
Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, playing a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You will engage with senior officers and Members to provide high-quality legal services focused on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver contributing to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.

About Camden
Camden is evolving to make life better for everyone, placing residents and communities at the heart of everything we do. We are driving radical social change to ensure nobody is left behind, creating a better future for all.

What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll benefit from flexible working arrangements, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, family leave, loan schemes, access to staff networks, and a comprehensive pension scheme. We value work-life balance and support our employees with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing and professional growth.

Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity in all forms, including diversity of thinking. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minorities, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve and that equality and justice remain central to our work.

Experience
Proven experience in at least one of the legal areas relevant to the team. Demonstrable knowledge of law and procedure in these areas and experience running simple legal cases. Skilled in drafting legal documents and reviewing client statements. Proficient IT skills, including use of case management systems.

About You
Highly organized with the ability to manage competing demands effectively. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders. Proactive and creative mindset to help shape the future of legal services in Camden.

Qualifications
Relevant legal qualifications and experience appropriate to the role are expected to support your ability to deliver high-quality legal advice and case management.