Legal Disclosure Officer - Child & Family Information Compliance

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

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Legal Officer to join its legal services team. The candidate will manage legal matters related to children and young people while contributing to policy development and working collaboratively in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and promoting welfare, ensuring employees share this commitment. Ideal for those with a relevant law degree or equivalent qualifications, excellent organizational skills, and IT literacy.

Benefits

Agility in work

Commitment to equal opportunities

Guaranteed interview for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience of managing caseload with supervision.
• Capability to apply learned skills to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal matters for children and young people.
• Develop and implement legal compliance policies.
• Contribute to teamwork while managing caseload.

Skills

Calm and organised approach

Methodical, can-do work ethic

IT literacy with knowledge of Outlook

Experience giving legal advice

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Graduate Diploma in Law

Level 3 CILEx Diploma in Law & Practice

Job description

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a Legal Officer to join its legal services team. The candidate will manage legal matters related to children and young people while contributing to policy development and working collaboratively in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes the importance of safeguarding and promoting welfare, ensuring employees share this commitment. Ideal for those with a relevant law degree or equivalent qualifications, excellent organizational skills, and IT literacy.