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Legal, democratic services, and governance roles across UK local and central government.

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Principal Solicitor - LitigationCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week Grade K, SCP 46 - 50, £57,853 - £62,430 per annum Expires in 10 days More in Blackburn with Darwen

Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 Make a real difference where your expertise truly matters – Join our Legal Team! We are expanding our Legal team in preparation for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead in local government so we’re looking for…

Solicitor - LitigationCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Expires in 10 days More in Blackburn with Darwen

Department: Chief Executives Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent, Full time Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 About the role The team undertakes a wide range of work including regulatory prosecutions and appeals relating to environmental health (e.g. fly-tipping), and other areas including…

Solicitor - CommercialCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Expires in 10 days More in Blackburn with Darwen

Department: Chief Executives Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent, Full time Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 About the role We are creating a new Commercial Team which will be led and shaped by the Principal Solicitor/Lawyer (Commercial). The team will provide legal advice and assistance on…

Solicitor - AdultsCouncil

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen 37 hours/week £47,181 - £51,356 per annum Expires in 10 days More in Blackburn with Darwen

Department: Chief Executives Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Permanent, Full time Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026 About the role The team advises and represents the Adult Social Care department on all aspects of Adult Social Care law and practice including advice and representation in Court of…

Senior Democratic Services OfficerCouncil

Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend County Borough 37 hours/week £38,510 - £40,444 per annum Expires in 6 days More in Bridgend

37 hours per week An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Democratic Services Team for an experienced and highly organised professional to lead the delivery of the Council's committee’s function. As Senior Democratic Services Officer – Committees, you will play a pivotal role in…

Senior Litigation & Licensing SolicitorCouncil

Chichester District Council
37 hours/week £55,224 – £60,829 Expires in 12 days More in Chichester

We are seeking an experienced Litigation and Licensing Solicitor with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm to join the legal team in delivering litigation services to the Council. This role will include prosecutions for breaches of Planning Orders, Council Tax prosecutions, Renters Rights Act…

Democratic Services ManagerCouncil

City of York Council
York, England 37 hours/week Grade 10 Level 1 - 4 (£45,045 to £50,853 per annum) Expires in 10 days More in York

Help shape transparent, effective and inclusive local democracy. We are seeking an accomplished and inspiring individual to lead a talented team at the heart of the Council’s governance arrangements. This is an exciting opportunity to influence how important decisions are made, strengthen public…

Information Governance Support OfficerCouncil

City of York Council
York, England £27,274- £29,542 per annum (plus 3% performance related pay) Expires in 3 days More in York

NON CYC VACANCY About Veritau Veritau provides assurance services to local authorities, schools and other public sector clients, helping our clients to operate effectively, mitigate risks and comply with laws and regulations. Our main services include internal audit, counter fraud, information…

LawyerCouncil

Cornwall Council
Truro, United Kingdom permanent More in Cornwall

Litigation Lawyer 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…

Democratic Services OfficerCouncil

Gwynedd Council
Caernarfon £32,578 - £34,811 Expires in 13 days More in Gwynedd

Democratic Services Officer at Gwynedd Council, based in Gwynedd. Salary: £32,578 - £34,811. Closing date: 21 October 2026. See the full advert and how to apply on Gwynedd Council's own site.

Solicitor (Child Care)Council

Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire, United Kingdom Permanent £41,259 - £55,602 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Leicestershire County Council | County Hall LE3 8RA | Permanent | £41,259 - £55,602 per annum (pro rata for part time) | Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Principal ASC & Education Lawyer (Technical) | PrestonCouncil

Lancashire County Council
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Salary £55,612 to £60,147 Per annum

Salary £55,612 to £60,147 Per annum | Fixed-Term 12 month contract, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Position type: Full Time

Chief Lawyer - ContractsCouncil

London Borough of Brent
United Kingdom Salary range: £68,427 - £76,588 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time More in Brent

Salary range: £68,427 - £76,588 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract: Permanent Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time

Solicitor (Child Care)Council

Nottingham City Council
Leicestershire, United Kingdom Permanent £41,259 - £55,602 per annum (pro rata for part time) More in Nottingham

Leicestershire County Council | County Hall LE3 8RA | Permanent | £41,259 - £55,602 per annum (pro rata for part time) | Closing Date: 1st November 2026

Qualified Lawyer (Planning)Council

Oxford City Council
Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid) 37 hours/week G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time) and a market allowance of £6,344 per annum (pro rata for part time). More in Oxford

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and confident lawyer who can demonstrate they have the ability to deliver at pace, whilst also ensuring the Council’s strategic aims and objectives are met. As a qualified lawyer you will have in-depth knowledge and experience to undertake a range of…

Junior Qualified Lawyer / Qualified Lawyer (Property, Housing & Regeneration)Council

Oxford City Council
Oxford - Town Hall/Work from home (Hybrid) 37 hours/week G9: £53,527 per annum full time (no market allowance) or G10: £60,291 per annum full time (pro rata for part time) and a market allowance of £6,344 per annum (pro rata for part time). Closes 1 Nov More in Oxford

We are looking for newly qualified and experienced lawyers who are proactive, confident, and can demonstrate they have the ability to deliver at pace, whilst also ensuring the Council’s strategic aims and objectives are met. The role is a career grade opportunity to gain experience whilst working…

Policy Officer Refugee Resettlement - WLGACouncil

Pembrokeshire County Council
37 hours/week Grade 4 (SCP 31-35) £43,149.68 - £47,664.43 Expires in 3 days More in Pembrokeshire

Policy Officer Refugee Resettlement Closing Date: Sunday 11 th October 2026 Interview Date: Wednesday 21 st October 2026 Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 31-35) £43,149.68 - £47,664.43 Term: Fixed term 36 Hours until 31/03/2027 (subject to funding), Secondment considered with Employer approval required…

Housing Lawyer - Legal Services TeamCouncil

Reading Borough Council
Reading 37 hours/week £51,928 to £58,602 Per year Expires in 13 days More in Reading

We’re looking for an experienced, pro-active and skilled Housing Lawyer to join our long standing and highly regarded Housing & Debt/Civil Litigation Team within the Council’s Legal Services. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in undertaking high-quality…

Electoral Services Support OfficerCouncil

South Kesteven District Council
37 hours/week Pro rata SK5 (£26,433 per annum) Expires in 5 days More in South Kesteven

Hours: 37 Hours per week Salary: Pro rata SK5 (£26,433 per annum) Contract: Fixed Term until May 2027 To provide administrative support to Electoral Services team with the preparation, maintenance and publication of the Electoral Register, annual canvass and registration of electors and to assist…