Lawyer

jobs24.co.uk; Truro; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified legal professional to join a dynamic regulatory and litigation team. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive environment, contributing to positive outcomes for customers while collaborating with dedicated colleagues. The ideal candidate will possess a solicitor, barrister, or FCILEx qualification, along with relevant experience in regulatory and litigation matters. With the flexibility to work from home and an office base in Truro, this permanent position promises a rewarding career in a large and ambitious Unitary Authority. If you are passionate about making a difference in the legal field, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a solicitor, barrister, or FCILEx with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated transferable skills from previous legal roles.

Responsibilities

• Join a busy regulatory and litigation team, providing legal advice.
• Work flexibly with a focus on positive outcomes for customers.

Skills

Solicitor qualification

Barrister qualification

FCILEx qualification

Regulatory and litigation experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

Lawyer

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 30 January 2025
• Salary: £37,946 to £44,918 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 23 February 2025
• Location: Truro, Cornwall
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Cornwall Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 700002314

Summary

The Role:

This is an exciting opening for the right candidate to join our specialist, small but busy regulatory and litigation Team on a permanent basis. You will be qualified as a solicitor, barrister, FCILEx or someone with significant relevant experience on the matters falling within the remit of the team. You will have transferable skills from previous experience which you will demonstrate in your application. We are a supportive and dynamic team, committed to securing positive outcomes for our customers and working alongside our dedicated colleagues across the wider organisation and group of companies.

Cornwall Council is a large and ambitious Unitary Authority, supported by an experienced and welcoming Legal Service that has a crucial role in providing specialist legal advice to all sectors of the Council, as well as some external organisations.

You will have the ability to work flexibly and from home, but with office-based working as required. Your main office location will be New County Hall, Truro.