⚖️ 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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