Lawyer
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Law/Legal
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Jobs Lawyer
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Salary£49,817 – £53,051 per annum
Expires23/10/2026
CompanyHyndburn Borough Council
LocationLancashire, Lancashire
Job TypeFull Time
(Flexible working and job share applications welcomed)
We have a vacancy in our busy, but friendly, Legal Section for a proactive and enthusiastic lawyer to provide advice across a broad range of Council functions, focusing mainly on contracts, procurement and information law.
Previous experience of some of the work areas covered by the post is preferred, but we are open to applications from newly qualified people as training and supervision will be provided. Similarly, Local Government experience is desirable but not essential.
You will be able to manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner and good at communicating with officers and councillors alike. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.
If this job sounds like your kind of challenge, we would love to hear from you. Please ensure you set out clearly how you meet the shortlisting criteria in the person specification.
We offer a great reward package, including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, free parking, paid professional membership, life assurance scheme, access to the local government pension scheme and more.
Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.
If you are passionate about delivering results as we are, and if you want a job where you can be part of a team that’s making a real difference, we’d like to hear from you.
Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 23 September 2026
Vacancy no: 2368
Company:
Hyndburn Borough Council
Salary: £49,817 – £53,051 per annum
Location:
Lancashire, Lancashire
Sector:
Corporate Services
Sector:
Corporate Management Team
Sector:
Legal
Job Role:
Solicitor
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