Jobs in legal services

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 will help you grow in your new role. With a brand-new team structure in place, legal services are delivering for the future, now.

Why 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.

Jobs in legal services

Explore our current vacancies and take the first step towards a new chapter in your career.

Areas of law you might 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.

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.

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.

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 and 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.

Contact us

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