Job profile
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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
20/02/2026
Application closing date
08/03/2026
Location
Kendal
Salary
£34,434- £35,412
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Attachments
Legal Officer - WMF2705e
Job description
Location: Agile working across Westmorland & Furness
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
About this opportunity
Westmorland & Furness Council is seeking a motivated and organised Legal Officer to support the delivery of high-quality legal services. This role involves working on a range of legal transactions, casework and wider legal support functions across the team.
This is an excellent development opportunity for someone wishing to build or further their career in local government legal practice.
What you'll be doing:
* Managing a caseload of non-routine matters within your relevant specialist area.
* Supporting litigation processes or regulatory matters where relevant to the role.
* Supporting lawyers, senior legal officers and managers with a variety of legal tasks.
* Contributing to service planning and the maintenance of high practice standards.
* Providing supervision and informal support to more junior colleagues.
Who we are looking for…
You will bring either a Level 3 CILEX qualification or at least 3 years' relevant experience with a willingness to achieve Level 3 CILEX (within an agreed timescale). You will have sound knowledge of legal practice, strong organisational skills, and an ability to manage competing priorities.
Why join us? You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative legal service that provides essential support across the Council, with opportunities to develop your career and gain experience in a wide range of legal work.
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 08th of March 2026
Interview date: TBC
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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