Job Description

Section

Legal

Location

Town Hall

Salary

26,824 to 28,142 per annum

Post Type

Full Time

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

23.59 hours GMT on Friday 02 January 2026

Reference

RELE01011-2

Legal Assistant (Regulatory)

Salary: 26,824- 28,142 per annum

Permanent, Full Time -- 37 Hours per week

Preston City Council is committed to maximising its resources, and is dedicated to developing our employees.



The Council is a family friendly employer, operating an excellent flexi-time scheme to support a healthy work/life balance.



The Legal Section is looking to recruit a reliable and ambitious Legal Assistant.



The successful candidate will deal with a range of legal matters including the drafting of planning and property transactions, Committee work, and providing support and cover in the absence of the Local Land Charges Officer and Local Land.



It would be desirable to have a recognised legal qualification, but those with experience of working in a legal environment will be considered.



If you feel that you have the necessary qualities and commitment then I would encourage you to apply for this position within our team.



As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, hybrid working, a minimum of 25 days' annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC's, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, discounted parking, bus and rail fares, a cycle to work scheme and access to a healthcare insurance scheme.



If you would like to find out more about this post please contact Susie Hedges on 01772 906515

International Sponsorship

- this role is

not

open to international sponsorship.