Location
London Borough of Islington

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£60,633 per annum

About the Role
Join Islington Council's Legal Services Team and play a key role in supporting the Council's regulatory, licensing and enforcement functions. You will manage a complex caseload of prosecutions and licensing matters, provide high quality legal advice to client departments, represent the Council in Courts and Tribunals, and act as Legal Adviser to Licensing Committees and Sub-Committees. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake meaningful work that helps create safer, fairer communities while developing your career within a highly regarded local authority legal team.

Benefits
Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers, we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.
We offer up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service, a range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential, competitive pay with a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum, an excellent local government pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges without fear of judgement or discrimination.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting diverse representation at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.
Advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.
Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace by living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work.

Pre-Employment Checks
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include proof of address, evidence of any name changes (if applicable), right to work in the UK, overseas criminal record check (if applicable), satisfactory references, occupational health clearance, evidence of professional qualifications or registrations, and DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable).

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Disability Confident Scheme
Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and is committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

Experience
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with strong knowledge of criminal litigation and local authority enforcement work. Experience of advocacy and case preparation is essential.

About you
Excellent communication skills, a commitment to public service, and the ability to manage a complex caseload effectively. You should be collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering, aligned with the Council’s CARE values.

Qualifications
Qualified legal professional status as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.