Local Government Lawyer

About The Role

Eastlaw, hosted by North Norfolk District Council, is a successful, award-winning legal practice providing services to local authorities, charities, housing associations, and other not-for-profit organizations. We pride ourselves on the quality of our team and the services we offer, committed to delivering the best advice and assistance to help our clients achieve their goals.

Our work spans a wide range of interesting areas, offering opportunities for professional development within a supportive and highly regarded team.

Salary and Levels

• Level 1 (Grade 7): £38,626 to £42,708
• Level 2 (Grade 6): £43,693 to £47,754

Please apply for the level that best matches your experience, skills, and knowledge as outlined in the job description.

About You

We are seeking a lawyer (e.g., solicitor, barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) for a fixed-term contract of up to 3 years. The ideal candidate will have experience in areas such as Litigation, Commercial Property, Contract, or Procurement within a Local Government setting, though candidates from other areas and settings will also be considered.

We welcome applications for office-based or hybrid working arrangements. Remote applicants must have a stable broadband connection.

If you are enthusiastic and eager to join a forward-thinking team with a varied workload, we would like to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 18 May 2025. The interview date will be confirmed later.

For an informal discussion, please send your contact details to , and someone will get in touch.

About Us

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity within North Norfolk. We value differences and aim to make everyone feel included and empowered to contribute to making North Norfolk a great place to live, learn, work, and visit. Our coast and environment are of great importance to us, and we have a Net Zero strategy supported by a dedicated team.

Our supportive culture encourages learning and growth through courses, e-learning, and daily work. We maintain open communication via updates from our Directors and Chief Executive. Our onsite recognized union is UNISON.

Our Cromer office is modern, clean, and bright, with onsite lunchtime catering and free parking. As one of the largest employers in the district, we offer several benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program
• Discounts portal
• Salary sacrifice schemes (bikes, home electricals, EV car leasing)

Additional benefits include:

• A good work-life balance, with many roles adopting a hybrid working approach (if supported by your role, requiring a stable internet connection)
• 25 days' holiday per year, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service (full-time role)
• Access to a comprehensive local government pension scheme based on your career earnings

We encourage applications from all qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or civil partnership.