Lawyer (Contract, Procurement and Information Law) in Horsham

This is an advertisement for a vacancy at Hyndburn Borough Council. LLG is advertising this vacancy on behalf of Hyndburn Borough Council.

Up to 37 hours a week

£49,817 - £53,051 per annum

Car user allowance: £2,850 per annum

This post is politically restricted

Flexible working and job share applications welcomed

We have a vacancy in our busy, but friendly, Legal Section for a proactive and enthusiastic lawyer to provide advice across a broad range of Council functions, focusing mainly on contracts, procurement and information law.

Previous experience of some of the work areas covered by the post is preferred, but we are open to applications from newly qualified people as training and supervision will be provided. Similarly, Local Government experience is desirable but not essential.

You will be able to manage a varied and busy caseload in a timely manner and good at communicating with officers and councillors alike. You will be a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive.

We offer a great reward package, including a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, free parking, paid professional membership, life assurance scheme, access to the local government pension scheme and more.

Hyndburn is an attractive area set in the heart of Pennine Lancashire, within easy reach of Manchester, the lakes and the Coast. The Borough, comprised of Accrington and the surrounding Market Towns, is currently experiencing unprecedented levels of regeneration which is delivering real and substantial improvements to the quality of life in the area.

Candidate Pack - Lawyer (C,P,I)

Closing date: 12 noon Wednesday 23 September 2026

Vacancy no: 2368