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Description
We have a vacancy in our busy, but friendly, Legal Section for a proactive and enthusiastic lawyer to provide advice across a broad range of Council functions, focusing mainly on contracts, procurement and information law.
Previous experience of some of the work areas covered by the post is preferred, but we are open to applications from newly qualified people as training and supervision will be provided. Similarly, Local Government experience is desirable but not essential.
You will be able to manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner and good at communicating with officers and councillors alike. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
If this job sounds like your kind of challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please ensure you set out clearly how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the person specification.
We offer a great reward package, including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, free parking, subsidised car loan / lease scheme, paid professional membership, life assurance scheme, access to the local government pension scheme and more.
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.
If you are passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.
Candidate Pack – Lawyer
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 2nd June 2025
Vacancy no: 2287
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
