Join our Legal Services Team!
We have a lawyer role available within our Regulatory Legal Team. This role would suit a lawyer with an interest in local government and undertaking a range of areas which are covered by the team including education, housing, licensing, civil litigation and enforcement. You would be joining a friendly and supportive team, with access to training and development.
What’s in it for You
We are committed to providing excellent public service and making a difference within our local community and region.
We provide a supportive environment for the development and maintenance of your professional skills and career at all stages. We have a number of trainee and solicitor apprentices successfully working towards qualification and can also offer apprenticeship opportunities at higher level for qualified staff. You will have access to webinar training resource covering a range of legal areas. You will also have access to the Newcastle Law Society and Lawyers in Local Government membership together with the networking and training opportunities they provide.
Hybrid working and flexible working options are available. It’s usually what you do, not where and when you do it that matters!
We offer a modern, open plan working environment with opportunities to use technology to work in a flexible and agile way. Our extensive law library is fully available online and we have a strong culture of teamwork. There are always opportunities to widen your knowledge and experience by getting involved in projects.
For further detail around the responsibilities of the role, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
A comprehensive induction programme will be given to new colleagues including any additional support for those wishing to make a move from the private to public sector.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis until candidates are appointed.
Applications based upon flexible working arrangements are welcome and will be given full consideration.
Contact: For an informal conversation regarding the vacancy, please contact Lucy Wombwell, Legal Manager (Regulatory), lucy.wombwell@northtyneside.gov.uk or Louise Watson, Senior Manager Legal & Registration, louise.watson@northtyneside.gov.uk.
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