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Junior Lawyer
1 month ago
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Junior Lawyer to join our team at Somerset Council. As a Junior Lawyer, you will play a key role in supporting our Commercial and Contracts, Planning, and Litigation teams.
Key Responsibilities- Support senior colleagues in providing legal advice to clients across the Council on matters related to procurement, contract terms, and governance.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and provide comprehensive legal advice for use by officers in Committees and other bodies.
- Undertake a caseload of work in planning legal matters, including general legal advice, variations to planning agreements, and advice on planning enforcement.
- Support and advise on planning appeals and conduct litigation cases in the county court, High Court, Magistrates' Court, and various tribunals.
- Qualified or nearly qualified as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Barrister.
- Enthusiastic about working as part of a legal team.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365, especially Word, MS Teams, and Excel, and comfortable using a case management system.
- Opportunities for ongoing supervision, support, training, and guidance to help you develop your skills.
- A healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
- Generous annual leave allowance and the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Staff discounts in gyms and auto-enrolment onto our pension scheme.
