Location
5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£38,923 - £43,749 per annum

About the Role
Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You will engage with senior officers and Members to offer 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 as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.

About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.

What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits including flexible working and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. We value work-life balance and offer family leave, loan schemes, and access to staff networks. We also provide an excellent pension scheme.

Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to being a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents and ensure equalities and justice remain at the heart of everything we do.

Experience
Demonstrable knowledge of law and procedure relevant to the team’s areas of work. Experience running simple legal cases and drafting legal documents. Experience reviewing client statements and using case management systems. Ability to manage competing demands effectively.

About you
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative spirit. Proactive and creative mindset ready to engage with clients and stakeholders. Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

Qualifications
Relevant legal qualifications or equivalent experience preferred to support the role’s responsibilities.