Lawyer

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We are looking for a Lawyer to join our successful Environment legal team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and progressive local authority, providing legal advice and support to the council. Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways, in this role, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the council operates within the legal framework and delivers high-quality services to the residents of Derbyshire.

At Derbyshire County Council, we recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset, and we are currently looking for inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working and you will enjoy an excellent range of benefits at Derbyshire County Council. 

Key responsibilities of this role are:

• Providing advice and assistance to officers of the County Council on environment matters including highways, transport, town & country planning, public rights of way and Town and Village Greens.
• Advising on, preparing and conducting the presentation of cases to public inquiry and/or courts on behalf of the County Council
• Preparation of reports

What skills and experience do you need to have:

• Experience of advising on environmental law including highways, transport, town & country planning, public rights of way and Town and Village Greens.
• Knowledge of current legislation and case law relating to environmental law
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure

 These lists are not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail and to see the full range of potential areas this role will be covering.

The team adopts an agile working policy with flexible working arrangements which includes access to a range of bases as well as remote or home working.  The team are very approachable and have developed very strong and resilient arrangements for communication and support.

You will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive who shares the Council’s ambition to work together with our partners and communities to be an enterprising council, delivering value for money and enabling local people and places to thrive.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 4 August 2025

This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be subject to service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.