Legal services

Making a difference in legal services

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a wide ranging caseload, then our legal team are recruiting.

You may be new to the legal profession or an experienced public sector lawyer - we’re committed to building a team that is as diverse as the residents in our communities.

We provide a flexible working environment with a work-life balance that suits you. Our training opportunities mean you’ll be able to grow in your new role. With a brand new team structure in place, legal services is delivering for the future, now.

“We are very proud of the work we do in legal services and the impact that it has on the communities we serve.”

Welcome from our head of legal services

“These are exciting times and we are looking for talented people with a passion that matches our own. There is a lot going on that we are involved in, from developing the “Oxfordshire Way” in adult services, to the development of key infrastructure projects in environment and place.

“Our service is a key business partner to our colleagues across the council and we want to develop these relationships further. With support from our newly appointed chief executive to embrace new and innovative ways of working, there is a real opportunity for you to play a vital role in taking legal services to the next level.

“We remain values-centred, focused on the future and are committed to improving the lives of local residents. If you want to be a part of this new phase for legal services let’s have a conversation.“

Paul Grant Legal Services Oxfordshire County Council

Jobs in legal services

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Why should you choose our legal services team?

You’ll enjoy a range of great benefits when you start your career with us.

Secure an exciting role through multiple entry routes including, apprenticeships, Chartered institute of Legal Executives, Solicitors Regulation Authority and Legal Practice Course graduate.
Enjoy clear progression routes and career-graded development pay scales.
Handle a variety of legal caseloads and a wide range of law from day one.
Help to serve our Oxfordshire communities.
Be part of a trusted team of advisers.
Benefit from family friendly policies, agile and flexible working options.

Which areas of law can you work in?

As a valuable member of our legal services team, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to a wide range of different specialisms.

Children and families

We’re dedicated to improving the lives of local people.

Legal advice and support on child protection and youth justice.
Attend and advise on legal proceedings before the family court.
Give specialist advice on adoption and fostering.
Provide specialist advice on criminal injury compensation claims.

If you are interested in working in our contracts and conveyancing team, then get in touch.

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Environmental

Protect our natural environment and support our commitment to the planet.

Manage general highways matters and enforcement.
Address public rights of way and traffic regulation orders.
Oversee contractual processes and developer agreements.
Handle highways easements, general planning and enforcement matters.
Support delivery of local plans.
Deal with compulsory purchase orders.

If you are interested in working in our contracts and conveyancing team, then get in touch.

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Adult social care

Looking after some of our most vulnerable residents.

Handle education related matters including special educational needs tribunals, judicial review and school attendance issues.
Provide general guidance on community care and conduct judicial reviews.
Manage all legal aspects of adult services including safeguarding and mental health services except for contracts.

If you are interested in working in our contracts and conveyancing team, then get in touch.

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Corporate

Managing the delivery of our services.

Represent us in all courts and tribunals.
Manage all aspects of employment law, including TUPE.
Oversee civil proceedings, prosecutions including Trading Standards, the Fire Service and debt collection.
Provide advice on data protection, freedom of information, environmental information regulations and information re-use regulations.

If you are interested in working in our contracts and conveyancing team, then get in touch.

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