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Job reference

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Date posted

15/07/2025

Application closing date

29/08/2025

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Solicitor - Penrith Town Council

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Job description

Solicitor - Penrith Town Council

Starting salary: 50,788 (FTE) Hours per week: 8hrs pw 10,982 pa, annualised contract and permanent LGPS Pension: Employer contributions at 21.5% Location: Penrith




Are you looking to be part of a forward-thinking Council? Following the retirement of the Councils solicitor, we have an opportunity within our small team for a part-time in-house solicitor. We are looking for positive, enthusiastic, organised and efficient individual with experience of working in local government to help us make a difference in Penrith.



The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in local government and be comfortable working in both an office and remote environments. Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 is essential. Excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential. Experience of working to multiple deadlines.



You will provide advice and guidance to Council on emerging legal matters both nationally and locally and lead on matters related to contracts, tenders, service level agreements, land and asset transfers.

We value our colleagues and have a number of benefits including our generous annual leave, sick pay and the local government pension scheme.



We provide for your professional membership fees and access to development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.



We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us we will work with you to meet your needs.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to Recruitment Pack:

https://www.penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/250714-in-housesolicitor-recruitment-pack.docx

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on 29 August 2025.

Interviews will be held on 25 September 2025.



Applications MUST be submitted by email or by signed for post:

townclerk@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk

with 'JOB APPLICATION' in the subject line.



Informal discussion concerning the role can be made by contacting the Town Council on 01768 899 773 or by emailing:

townclerk@penrithtowncouncil.gov.uk

Please visit Penrith Town Council's website for more information -

Staff Vacancies

Please note, this role is being advertised on behalf of Penrith Town Council and is not a Westmorland and Furness Council role.
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