Trainee Solicitor
Salary: £29,064 - £31,537 per annum
Grade: G
Hours: 37hrs per week
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Northallerton and Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Other office locations can be considered.
The Council is looking for applications for Trainee Solicitors who are interested in working for Local Government. We are looking for individuals with enthusiasm, can do attitude, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and a commitment to the profession.
The role of the Legal Service is to support the Council by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Council’s Directorates, Committees and Members, and external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of legal areas which may include Major Projects, Commercial contracts, Children and Adults Services, Employment, Education, Litigation, Regulatory Services, Property, Planning and Environment.
To be successful you must:
· Hold a degree and have successfully completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice or SQE exams
· Have awareness and knowledge of Equality, and Health and Safety legislations:
· Be able to demonstrate experience of working on own initiative
· Have the ability to interact positively with colleagues and clients
As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs.
In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team. We offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes, professional qualifications and green car schemes.
You will also benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional salary sacrifice schemes as well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information is found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal team and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Catriona Gatrell at catriona.gatrell@northyorks.gov.uk or Laura Zielinski at Laura.zielinski@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews: W/C 2nd March 2026
Key Documents:
Job Description.docx
Total Rewards Brochure
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.