Legal Officer/Senior Legal Officer
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,075 to £52,413 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Arnold, Nottingham |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Gedling Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LZL24D |
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, friendly corporate Legal Team working in a council that’s big enough to make a difference but small enough to feel like family. You will be given your own caseload and have the support and the space to shine, make your own mark and to feel valued.
We are looking for a candidate who is a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive and ideally has 2-6 years PQE experience. That said, if you are qualified with raw talent but little or no PQE experience and are hungry to progress then this career-graded opportunity might just be for you.
The key function of the job is to deal (predominantly) with non-contentious aspects of local government law, including contract, procurement, planning and property related matters. If you do not have any experience in those areas but are willing to learn, then training will be provided for the right candidate. A strong background in legal services is necessary however, Local Government experience is not essential.
Our team work together, problem solving, sharing expertise, knowledge, and experience so that everyone can thrive. Regular team meetings promote continual development and a strong sense of belonging. Everyone is supported to achieve their full potential.
You will already be a confident, credible verbal and written communicator who is competent in all Microsoft Office applications. Someone who has the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and case law to provide practical legal advice and has excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
We operate a hybrid system of working with some office working. Home working is actively supported.
For a full list of duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found in the "Supporting Documentation" section below.
To see just how good the range of other benefits are check out the “Employee Benefits” section on our web site’s jobs page.
Alternatively, for more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura.Chaplin@gedling.gov.uk
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 1st February 2026, with interviews being held week commencing 9th February.
We are looking for a candidate who is a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive and ideally has 2-6 years PQE experience. That said, if you are qualified with raw talent but little or no PQE experience and are hungry to progress then this career-graded opportunity might just be for you.
The key function of the job is to deal (predominantly) with non-contentious aspects of local government law, including contract, procurement, planning and property related matters. If you do not have any experience in those areas but are willing to learn, then training will be provided for the right candidate. A strong background in legal services is necessary however, Local Government experience is not essential.
Our team work together, problem solving, sharing expertise, knowledge, and experience so that everyone can thrive. Regular team meetings promote continual development and a strong sense of belonging. Everyone is supported to achieve their full potential.
You will already be a confident, credible verbal and written communicator who is competent in all Microsoft Office applications. Someone who has the ability to interpret and apply complex legislation and case law to provide practical legal advice and has excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
We operate a hybrid system of working with some office working. Home working is actively supported.
For a full list of duties and requirements of the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found in the "Supporting Documentation" section below.
To see just how good the range of other benefits are check out the “Employee Benefits” section on our web site’s jobs page.
Alternatively, for more information or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura.Chaplin@gedling.gov.uk
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 1st February 2026, with interviews being held week commencing 9th February.
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