Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive/Barrister

North East Derbyshire District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

NEDDC is set within North Derbyshire and has easy access to some of Derbyshire's key assets such as the largest market town, stately homes as well as the Peak District National Park.

With a One team approach, you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the council and with partner agencies to support the Council's objectives.

We are seeking an enthusiastic lawyer with excellent communication skills to join our developing and ambitious legal team at NEDDC.

You will have an opportunity to learn and/or develop your legal skills in a local authority setting, particularly in the areas of litigation, legal drafting and property law.

Whilst Local Authority experience is desirable, those with little or no experience of local authority legal work will be considered if they can demonstrate clear transferable skills and experience. We therefore welcome applicants who have relevant skills and experience obtained through the private or public sector.

You will provide legal advice, prepare court papers, review evidence and have the opportunity to undertake advocacy in respect of Environmental Health, Planning, Licensing, Housing and Anti Social Behaviour.

We are looking for fresh thinking and enthusiastic individuals who will support the Team's ambition and passion for making a difference in the district, providing a high quality legal service.

The Council operates a flexible working policy, good annual leave entitlement and hybrid working.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people's lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: North East Derbyshire District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking 'Apply for this job' and creating an account. You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application. Applications close Midnight, 6^th April 2025.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV's will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting North East Derbyshire District Council Contact Centre on (01246) 231111 or emailing: human.resources@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Andrew Smith, Legal Team Manager, on (01246) 242477 or email andrew.smith@ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest in the job role.