Legal Services Officer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Vacancy Details
SummaryLocation: Civic Centre
Region: North East England
Job Type: Permanent
Category: Legal
Date Posted: 05/04/2023
Reference: 0000005590
Description
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
LEGAL OFFICER (CHILD CARE) REF: 107437
Band 9-12 £27,344 - £40,478 (Development post) dependent upon experience.
Permanent
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Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Legal Officer (Child Care) to join the Councils Legal Department and contribute to the provision of a professional Legal Service to the Children and Families department.
The successful applicant will be either an established Child Care Lawyer or someone who aspires to develop their career in that direction.
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career along with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
Local Government Pension Scheme27 days holiday plus public holidays
Flexitime scheme (upto 13 days additional leave per annum and flexible start and finish times, subject to managers approval)
For further information please contact Neil Wilson, Assistant Chief Solicitor on 01429 284 383
Closing date: 19 April 2023, midnightInterviews: w/c 24 April 2023
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Regional Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Services Officer roles across Hartlepool Borough Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,344 - £40,478 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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