Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Apprentice to join our team, providing all JLES Regions with legal support and assistance. The role is predominantly associated with applying a functional knowledge and understanding of specific areas of the Law to the legal hindrances that delay our clients’ highway and sewer ‘adoptions’.

• Reporting directly to JLES’ Legal Services Manager, you will take on responsibilities to manage and oversee legal hindrances to highway and sewer adoptions
• Liaising with local authorities, clients and third parties’ legal teams as required
• Negotiating legal requirements with local authorities, researching alternative approaches, and assisting presenting these findings and solutions to both internal and external clients
• Assisting the team in reporting to the JLES regions with regular updates
• Assisting the JLES regions in reporting to clients
• Working interdependently with JLES regions to achieve time, cost & quality in all assignments
• Liaisons with various Adopting Authorities to pursue information, feedback, and approvals

Employment

Employer

JLES Group, established in December 2004, is a nationwide group of businesses offering civil engineering & infrastructure solutions to the housebuilding industry. Our mission is to address the adoption issues faced by housebuilders across the UK, whilst creating a positive experience for all our stakeholders including employees, clients, residents, and the general society.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• Paralegal Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.