⚖️ Local Authority Lawyers Wanted – Opportunities Across England & Wales
Are you a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive looking for your next opportunity within Local Government?
We partner with Local Authorities across England and Wales, supporting their legal teams with permanent, interim and locum appointments.
Due to continued demand, we are seeking experienced legal professionals across a variety of disciplines.
Current Specialisms We Recruit For:
Adult & Children's Social Care
Adult Social Care Lawyers
Children's Social Care Lawyers
Court of Protection Lawyers
Safeguarding Specialists
SEND & Education
SEND Lawyers
Education Lawyers
School Governance Specialists
Property, Regeneration & Housing Litigation
Commercial Property Lawyers
Regeneration Lawyers
Housing Litigation Lawyers
Development & Asset Management Lawyers
Planning & Highways
Planning Lawyers
Highways Lawyers
Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Specialists
Environmental & Regulatory Planning Lawyers
Employment
Employment Lawyers
Employment Litigation Specialists
General Legal Services
Litigation Lawyers
Governance Lawyers
Contracts & Procurement Lawyers
Information Governance Lawyers
Principal Lawyers
Legal Managers
Heads of Legal Services
Why Consider Local Government?
✅ Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
✅ Meaningful and impactful legal work
✅ Opportunities at all levels, from Lawyer to Head of Legal
✅ Competitive salaries and attractive benefits
✅ Excellent work-life balance
✅ Opportunities to shape and support local communities
Opportunities Available
We are actively recruiting for opportunities with Local Authorities throughout
London
South East
South West
Midlands
East of England
North West
North East
Yorkshire & Humber
Wales
Interested?
Whether you are actively seeking a new role or simply open to hearing about future opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
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