Legal Officer – Litigation and Inquiries

The company
The organisationplays a vital role in upholding standards and accountability across services ofsignificant public importance. Working closely with senior decision-makers,government departments and external legal advisers, the legal team providesadvice on a broad range of complex and high-profile matters affecting thepublic sector.
This is anexcellent opportunity to join a collaborative and purpose-driven legal functionwhere your work will have genuine public impact.

The role
As Legal Officer,you will provide timely, accurate and high-quality legal advice on litigation,public law matters, inquests and public inquiries. You will work alongsideexperienced legal professionals, supporting the organisation in managing legalrisk and responding to complex challenges.
Keyresponsibilities will include:

• Advising on litigation matters and wider public law issues.
• Supporting responses to inquests and public inquiries.
• Managing litigation matters, including judicial reviews and other legal challenges.
• Instructing and working alongside external counsel where required.
• Providing practical legal advice to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Identifying legal risks and supporting strategies to mitigate them.
• Liaising with government departments and external stakeholders on legal matters.
• Supporting a broader range of legal work across advisory and regulatory functions as business needs require.

To succeed:
You will be aqualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of LegalExecutives and possess strong legal analysis and stakeholder management skills NQ-3PQE (guidelines only).
The successfulcandidate is likely to demonstrate:

• Experience handling litigation, disputes or public law matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to analyse evidence and apply sound legal judgement.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the confidence to advise stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to legal problem-solving.

Applications arewelcomed from lawyers with experience gained in regulatory, public sector,government, tribunal, investigations, enforcement or wider litigationenvironments.

What you’ll get in return

• Membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to high-profile litigation, public inquiries and judicial review work.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to work that has a direct impact on the public interest.

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