Local Authority Lawyers Wanted - Opportunities Across England & Wales

Local Authority Lawyers Wanted - Opportunities Across England & Wales

Full time Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 15/07/2026

Job Information

Legal / Security / Law

City Dartford

Province Kent

Postal Code DA1

Job Description

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.

• Adult & Children's Social Care
• Adult Social Care Lawyers
• Children's Social Care Lawyers
• Court of Protection Lawyers
• Safeguarding Specialists
• SEND & Education
• Education Lawyers
• School Governance Specialists
• Housing Litigation Lawyers
• Planning & Highways
• Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Specialists
• Environmental & Regulatory Planning Lawyers
• Employment
• 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
• Opportunities to shape and support local communities

We are actively recruiting for opportunities with Local Authorities throughout

• London
• South East
• South West
• Midlands
• East of England
• North West
• North East

Interested?

Whether you are actively seeking a new role or simply open to hearing about future opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.