Job Description

Job Introduction

ROLE OF THE JOB

We are looking for a 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 civil and / or criminal 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 astarting salary of between 50,269 - 54,495 subject to a minimum of 2 years PQE (band 10); for applicants with less than 2 years PQE the post would be offered at Band 8 (39,862 - 44,075) 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.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

The Council is 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 07989 169054 or via e-mail at lisa.bishop@northumberland.gov.uk



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.


For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.


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)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.



Further information

Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.


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


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 01670 623930 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.


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