EXEC/3805 - Legal Officer

Plymouth City Council; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Legal Officer to join their Commercial team. The successful candidate will have a law degree or CILEX Level 3 Diploma and experience in a legal environment. Responsibilities include drafting legal agreements and assisting on larger projects. The role requires strong communication and teamwork skills. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience working within a legal environment.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment, and motivation.
• Ability to deliver excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Draft and check sections of legal agreements and contracts.
• Assist Lawyers on larger projects.
• Conduct legal research and prepare client advice.

Skills

Drafting

Analysis of legal issues

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Law degree or CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice

Job description

Legal Officer - Role Profile.pdf

The Role

Legal Officer within the Commercial team

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a law degree/CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and who has experience of working within a legal practice to join the Council’s Commercial team as a Legal Officer.

What will you do?

You will be working across all areas within the Commercial team. This includes property, planning, highways and contracts. You will have your own caseload of more straightforward matters and will also assist Lawyers on larger projects.

You will be drafting and checking sections of legal agreements and contracts including Section 38 and Section 106 agreements in the Planning team. You will be dealing with both general conveyancing and landlord and tenant matters in the Property team which will include elements of bespoke drafting under supervision. You will be supporting colleagues on contracts and procurement related matters. Across all areas you will be undertaking legal research and preparing client advice under supervision.

What will you bring?

To be successful you must have a law degree or CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law and Practice and have experience of working in a legal environment where you are a “team player” and you have demonstrated drafting, analysis of legal issues and communication skills.

The role requires a person with enthusiasm, commitment and motivation to deliver an excellent service.

We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation.

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

Please note we do not accept CV's or agencies.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Julie Parkin, Senior Lawyer on 01752 306058.

Closing Date - Monday 11 August 2025