Lawyer

Hyndburn Borough Council; Broughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job share

Free parking

Paid professional membership

Life assurance scheme

LGPS access

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council in Lancashire is seeking a proactive lawyer to provide expert advice across contracts, procurement and information law. The role welcomes flexible working and job-share arrangements, with supervision provided for those newly qualified.

You will manage a varied caseload and communicate effectively with officers and councillors to support council functions. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Flexible working and job share applications welcomed.
• Proactive and enthusiastic lawyer to provide advice across contracts, procurement and information law.
• Training and supervision available for newly qualified applicants.
• Local Government experience desirable but not essential.
• Able to manage a varied and busy caseload and communicate with officers and councillors.
• You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
• Reward package includes generous annual leave, flexible working, free parking and pension benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice across a broad range of Council functions, focusing mainly on contracts, procurement and information law.
• Manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with officers and councillors.

Skills

Communication with officers and counc

Education

Qualified solicitor/barrister/chartered legal executive

Job description

Lawyer

2026-09-23T00:00:00

Location

Lancashire

Lancashire

GB

PR3 5JJ

Application Details

Any

2026-12-26T07:01:33.41

Additional Information

(Flexible working and job share applications welcomed) 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 be good at communicating with officers and councillors alike. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.

We offer a great reward package, including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, free parking, 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.

Closing and Vacancy Details

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 23 September 2026

Vacancy no: 2368

Company and Salary

Company: Hyndburn Borough Council

Salary: £49,817 - £53,051 per annum

Additional Info

Location: Lancashire, Lancashire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Legal

Job Role: Solicitor

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(Flexible working and job share applications welcomed) 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. We offer a great reward package, including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, free parking, 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. Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 23 September 2026 Vacancy no: 2368 Company: Hyndburn Borough Council Salary: £49,817 - £53,051 per annum Location: Lancashire, Lancashire Sector: Corporate Services Sector: Corporate Management Team Sector: Legal Job Role: Solicitor #J-18808-Ljbffr