Lawyer

Lawyer

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Lawyer

18.5 hours, Fixed term for 2 years

We are looking for a part-time Regulatory Lawyer to join our diverse, busy and friendly legal team. If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.

This role offers an opportunity to work at the heart of Local Government and you will join the Regulation Team, one of three teams within legal services. Expertise in criminal, civil and / or housing law is essential; advocacy experience is preferred. Within the team, there will be opportunities to broaden current experience due to the diverse areas of legal work covered.

You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills in order to manage a busy and varied case load. You should also be flexible and innovative in your approach and be able to work as part of a highly effective and valued team.

The post has a starting salary of £25,964 - £28,146 (based on 18.5 hours) subject to a minimum of 2 years PQE (band 10); however, this would also be a fixed term contract for 2 years.

For applicants with less than 2 years PQE the post would be offered at band 8 (£20,588 - £22,764 based on 18.5 hours), moving to band 10 upon attaining two years PQE and successful completion of the six-month probation period.

The working arrangements are flexible, with office-based working in County Hall, Morpeth and the opportunity to work on a hybrid office / home basis. However, given the nature of the role, attendance at Courts local to Northumberland would also be required.

What we're looking for:

• A qualified solicitor or barrister or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives who holds a current practicing certificate.
• Proficient at using IT systems including Microsoft Office and legal case / document management systems
• Able to work as part of a team, but also self-motivated.

If you require further information about the position, please contact Lisa Bishop, Principal Lawyer on or via e-mail at lisa.bishop@northumberland.gov.uk

About Northumberland County Council

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application formats:

• British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
• For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001

Attached documents

• 4231 Lawyer.pdf
• Candidate Guide (1) (1).pdf

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Salary and Job Details

• Salary: £25,964 - £28,146 (based on 18.5 hours)
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: ncc/TP/57/3320/MC
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Closing Date: 25 September, 2026
• Job Category: Legal
• Directorate: Chief Executive's Directorate
• Location: County Hall MORPETH, United Kingdom
• Posted on: 3 September, 2026

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We are looking for a part-time Regulatory Lawyer to join our diverse, busy and friendly legal team. If you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you. This role offers an opportunity to work at the heart of Local Government and you will join the Regulation Team, one of three teams within legal services. Expertise in criminal, civil and / or housing law is essential; advocacy experience is preferred. Within the team, there will be opportunities to broaden current experience due to the diverse areas of legal work covered. You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills in order to manage a busy and varied case load. You should also be flexible and innovative in your approach and be able to work as part of a highly effective and valued team. The post has a starting salary of £25,964 - £28,146 (based on 18.5 hours) subject to a minimum of 2 years PQE (band 10); however. This would also be a fixed term contract for 2 years. For applicants with less than 2 years PQE the post would be offered at band 8 (£20,588 - £22,764 based on 18.5 hours), moving to band 10 upon attaining two years PQE and successful completion of the six-month probation period. The working arrangements are flexible, with office-based working in County Hall, Morpeth and the opportunity to work on a hybrid office / home basis. However, given the nature of the role, attendance at Courts local to Northumberland would also be required. What we're looking for:

• A qualified solicitor or barrister or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives who holds a current practicing certificate.
• Proficient at using IT systems including Microsoft Office and legal case / document management systems
• Able to work as part of a team, but also self-motivated.
  
  Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
  
  We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council's latest job opportunities. Facebook: NCC Jobs Group LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs