Lawyers x 2 posts (1 x permanent and 1 x 2yr Fixed Term)

Melton Borough Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the East Midlands is seeking two Lawyers to provide legal support across various departments. The role offers flexibility with hybrid working and a strong focus on career development. Candidates should have a passion for law, autonomy in managing caseloads, and the ability to offer comprehensive advice. The office is located close to facilities and provides an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Local Authority Pension Scheme

Commitment to professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience preferred but newly qualified candidates are welcome.
• Ability to manage own caseload and provide comprehensive legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to teams across the Council.
• Assist in various legal projects and negotiations.

Skills

Planning and/or planning enforcement

Licensing

Environmental health

Contracts

Procurement

Projects

Property

Litigation (criminal and/or civil)

Local government

Education

Post qualification experience

Newly qualified with ambition

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding new role that offers variety and makes a difference to people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a team where your managers actively seek to progress your career with professional development, a role where you can feel truly valued?

This could be the role for you!

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking two Lawyers to join our team and are keen to hear from people with experience in any (but not all!) of the following areas of expertise:

• Planning and/or planning enforcement
• Licensing
• Environmental health
• Contracts
• Procurement
• Projects
• Property
• Litigation (criminal and/or civil) of any type
• Local government

Every day is different in the Legal Team at Melton Borough Council. We get involved with projects and work at all stages and across all sectors of the Council – from helping Council tenants to buy their homes to prosecuting global companies for food hygiene offences, advising on planning application to negotiating multi-million pound contracts.

We have a clear vision; “Helping People and Shaping Places” - you will be providing legal support to teams across the Council overcoming challenges and hurdles, ensuring that things are done right.

About You

Ideally, we are looking for someone with post qualification experience, but if you are newly qualified with a hunger to progress in this exciting and evolving sector we want to hear from you and have a career graded path to support you through your progression.

You will have the autonomy to manage your own caseload, providing accurate, comprehensive and timely legal advice supported by your colleagues and manager.

About Us

The role is based in our modern offices in the centre of Melton Mowbray, very close to the Railway Station and with free onsite parking.

In return for flexibility, hard work and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include hybrid and flexible working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development. There will also be the need to attend some evening meetings.

You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description and person specification below.

Melton Borough Council is committed to offering a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that meet the essential criteria for a job profile and who declare themselves to have:

• a disability covered by the definition outlined within the Equality Act 2010
• are considered to be a care leaver
• are a veteran or reservist

To find out more and to see if you may qualify, please read ourguaranteed interview scheme document,please do not hesitate to contact us, with any queries you may have on this scheme.

More Information

If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:

Tom Pickwell – Legal Services Manager

Tel: [phone]

Email:[e-mail]

Closing date: Monday 01 September 2025

Interview date: to be confirmed