Job Overview
We have a vacancy in our busy, friendly Legal Section for a proactive, enthusiastic lawyer to provide advice across a broad range of Council functions, focusing mainly on contracts (including planning agreements) and local authority licensing.
Responsibilities
Manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner and communicate effectively with officers and councillors.
Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
* Preferred: previous experience in contract law, planning agreements, local authority licensing.
* Desirable: local government experience.
* Open to newly-qualified applicants; training and supervision will be provided.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Flexible working.
* Free parking.
* Subsidised car loan or lease scheme.
* Paid professional membership.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Access to local government pension scheme.
Details
37 hours per week
Casual Car User
Politically Restricted Post
Closing Date: 12 noon Wednesday 13 May 2026
Vacancy No: 2332
Please ensure you set out clearly how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the person specification.
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