Legal Assistant - Commercial

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We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Commercial legal team.  You will provide support to our team of Commercial lawyers in connection with procurement and commercial contract matters. 

This is an exciting time to join our recently reviewed and expanding legal team, giving you the opportunity to really make this role your own and have a strong influence on how we deliver our services. We are looking for inspired and proactive people who are committed to new ways of thinking and working and who have the transferrable skills to be an asset to this ambitious and dynamic team.

The role is part time (18.5 hours per week) and the working pattern can be agreed with the Line Manager on appointment. 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.

Please note: There is also another similar, but slightly different, part-time role available (also 18.5 hours per week), working as a Legal Assistant in our Property legal team. Both adverts are now live. You can view both opportunities and choose to apply for one or both roles. If you are interested in the full-time opportunity (by combining both roles), we will conduct a single interview. The roles will remain contractually separate, meaning that if appointed to both, you would receive two part-time contracts. This option sits alongside the possibility of appointing two individuals, one to each position.

Important: You will need to apply for both roles separately via our website if you also wish to be considered for the possibility of a combined full-time opportunity.
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Legal Assistant - Property

Key responsibilities of this role are:
•    Joining a friendly, dedicated and supportive team in Legal Services, you’ll be committed to working efficiently to deliver timely accurate and effective advice
•    You will have a good understanding of contract and procurement law
•    You will support the Commercial team by undertaking research, drafting and collating documents and undertaking preparatory works to advise departments in respect of commercial matters.

What skills and experience do you need to have:
•    Experience of contract, commercial and procurement matters
•    Experience of drafting legal documents
•    The ability to give clear and accurate legal advice
•    You will need to be proficient in using IT software, and have good organisational, motivational, and interpersonal skills to ensure the continued delivery of an efficient and effective service by the legal department.

These lists are not exhaustive, take a look at our comprehensive job profile for more detail.
What we offer you: 
•    25 days of annual leave plus another 5 with 5 years of continuous service
•    Flexi time, allowing flexible working hours and up to an additional 2 days of leave per month
•    Generous local government pension scheme
•    Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases
•    Smarter travel scheme including access to the Cycle to work scheme
•    A supportive working environment
•    Commitment and investment in your continuing professional development. 
•    Discounts at selected county leisure centres
•    and much more!

How to Apply: Complete and submit the application form.

Provisional Interview Date: week commencing 16 March 2026

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

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

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.