Litigation Lawyer Solicitor
| Posting date: | 27 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £37,035 to £49,764 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2025 |
| Location: | North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Yorkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor at First North Law
Salary: £37,035 - £49,764
Grade: J/K - M
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Location: Northallerton or Harrogate, North Yorkshire (to be agreed with successful applicant)
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding and offers a unique blend of the private and public sector? Come and join our expanding legal team at First North Law.
We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor to join our supportive team to provide legal support on a range of legal matters.
We welcome applications from backgrounds in any contentious area of law as comprehensive training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate can meet the demands of the role.
The role
In this diverse and fast paced position, you will assist the Board of Directors and the Education/Employment/Litigation teams to provide a comprehensive legal service to our client base.
A significant aspect of the role involves a diverse portfolio of disputes ranging from simple debt recovery matters to SEND Tribunals and complex construction disputes. It is a role suited to candidates who appreciate a diverse workload and have an interest in Education disputes.
The team provides a schools’ helpline which the successful candidate will support.
To be successful you must hold a Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent qualification, and ideally have demonstrable knowledge of law in civil litigation and debt recovery and preferably Special Educational Needs and Education though training and support can be offered if required and candidates with knowledge of one discipline are invited to apply. You must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, good presentation and interpersonal skills and have the ability to critically analyse diverse information presented in a variety of formats, and make recommendations relating to decisions which involve careful analysis of legal risk.
Knowledge or experience of working with Local Authorities is advantageous but not essential, we welcome and encourage applications from the private sector.
Our Team
First North Law is wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and the successful candidate for this role will be employed by the Authority and enjoy all the benefits of working for the Authority whilst undertaking work in the private sector. This role sits within a growing team and reports to a First North law Director.
First North Law generates revenue for the Council by offering traded legal services to external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility. The budget of Legal and Democratic Services is in part dependent on income from external sources and the post must play its part in ensuring successful income generation and in ensuring compliance with Law Society Professional Standards.
As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. You will benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications, and green car schemes as well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal Team at First North Law and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Nigel McCloy at nigel.mccloy@firstnorthlaw.co.uk or Rachael Hansen at rachael.hansen@firstnorthlaw.co.uk to ask any questions or to arrange a suitable time for a discussion about the role.
Key dates:
Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Salary: £37,035 - £49,764
Grade: J/K - M
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (37 hours)
Location: Northallerton or Harrogate, North Yorkshire (to be agreed with successful applicant)
Are you looking for a career which is rewarding and offers a unique blend of the private and public sector? Come and join our expanding legal team at First North Law.
We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer/Solicitor to join our supportive team to provide legal support on a range of legal matters.
We welcome applications from backgrounds in any contentious area of law as comprehensive training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate can meet the demands of the role.
The role
In this diverse and fast paced position, you will assist the Board of Directors and the Education/Employment/Litigation teams to provide a comprehensive legal service to our client base.
A significant aspect of the role involves a diverse portfolio of disputes ranging from simple debt recovery matters to SEND Tribunals and complex construction disputes. It is a role suited to candidates who appreciate a diverse workload and have an interest in Education disputes.
The team provides a schools’ helpline which the successful candidate will support.
To be successful you must hold a Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent qualification, and ideally have demonstrable knowledge of law in civil litigation and debt recovery and preferably Special Educational Needs and Education though training and support can be offered if required and candidates with knowledge of one discipline are invited to apply. You must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, good presentation and interpersonal skills and have the ability to critically analyse diverse information presented in a variety of formats, and make recommendations relating to decisions which involve careful analysis of legal risk.
Knowledge or experience of working with Local Authorities is advantageous but not essential, we welcome and encourage applications from the private sector.
Our Team
First North Law is wholly owned by North Yorkshire Council and the successful candidate for this role will be employed by the Authority and enjoy all the benefits of working for the Authority whilst undertaking work in the private sector. This role sits within a growing team and reports to a First North law Director.
First North Law generates revenue for the Council by offering traded legal services to external clients. The nature of the work requires a flexible and versatile approach as it will change from time to time in response to the changing needs of the Council, and its developing initiatives. The post is required to work with colleagues and Members at every level within the organisation, with external clients and partners, and to manage the performance of staff within its responsibility. The budget of Legal and Democratic Services is in part dependent on income from external sources and the post must play its part in ensuring successful income generation and in ensuring compliance with Law Society Professional Standards.
As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs. You will benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications, and green car schemes as well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information can be found in our Total Rewards Brochure.
If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal Team at First North Law and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Nigel McCloy at nigel.mccloy@firstnorthlaw.co.uk or Rachael Hansen at rachael.hansen@firstnorthlaw.co.uk to ask any questions or to arrange a suitable time for a discussion about the role.
Key dates:
Closing date: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interview date: w/c 14th July 2025
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.