The Role
Post: Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Law)
Grade: FRS F
Salary range: £52,242.00 - £67,836.00 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 22 May 2024 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade is one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world and delivers life saving critical services to the people of London.
A unique opportunity has arisen for a specialist corporate and commercial lawyer to join the in-house General Counsel’s Department.
We are looking for someone keen to work in an environment where they will have a tangible impact supporting our firefighters and other staff to make London a safer city.
Every day our firefighters put themselves in harm’s way, they can only do so knowing that they can rely on the equipment, appliances and services that your advice will help to procure.
Our officers are continually tasked with complex problems related to the running of a major public body. They will rely on your advice to understand the legal powers and duties that shape their decisions and you will help to influence how London Fire Brigade operates at the front line and throughout the organisation.
You will be asked every day to work with a variety of internal clients, colleagues and other stakeholders, at all levels of seniority, to meet the wide variety of challenges that arise in a major emergency service.
We are accountable every day to the people of London, to the Mayor of London and GLA and the Home Office. You will be given the opportunity to learn how we achieve this and to help us improve how we do it.
This roles require someone who can organise and manage a complex and at times challenging case-load, who can critically analyse information and who can provide succinct and effective written and oral advice.
Working in a team is fundamental to everything the Fire Brigade does whether on the fire ground, in the office or virtually. We believe in developing and supporting our staff. We seek to always support each other and are looking for someone who works well in a small team and will support other team members in line with our organisational values.
The London Fire Brigade exists to make a difference and you will be able to embody the London Fire Brigade’s Purpose and Vision.
You will be joining the in house General Counsel’s Department of around 30 staff who provide cost effective legal advice and representation to the London Fire Brigade on a wide range of practice areas. Each area of work has a Team Manager, a group of lawyers and business support officers to assist with day to day work. We are looking for someone keen join us and make a positive difference.
You will be an experienced qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer in England and Wales who has completed a training contract, pupillage (or has been exempted from this by the Law Society or Bar Council) or has qualified through the CILEx route. Being highly organised, used to working electronically with minimum supervision and the ability to meet tight deadlines are crucial for this role. You should also bring sound judgement and analytical skills.
We would welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced candidates
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in Mid June 2024 and will consist of
1. short oral presentation (subject matter and preparation time to be provided on the day) and, 2. interview. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Additional Information
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
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