Lawyer

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Paid professional membership

Life assurance

Local government pension scheme access

Job summary

Hyndburn Borough Council is seeking a proactive solicitor to advise across contracts, procurement and information law. The role welcomes newly qualified lawyers with training and supervision provided. You will handle a varied caseload and communicate with officers and councillors to support council functions.

Flexible working and job share are welcomed, with a generous reward package including annual leave, parking and membership benefits. Closing date details are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
• Experience in contracts, procurement or information law preferred.
• Able to manage a varied and busy caseload and communicate with officers and councillors.
• Training and supervision will be provided to newer qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice across contracts, procurement and information law.
• Manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with officers and councillors.

Skills

Contract law

Procurement

Information law

Legal drafting

Communication

Education

Solicitor qualification

Barrister qualification

CILEx qualification

Tools

Case management software

Job description

(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