Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
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⚖️ Join Our Growing Legal Services Team at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Career Grade K-N £39,481 - £51,928 | Up to 37 hours per week | Flexible and Agile Working
We're investing in the future of our Legal Services Team and have created three exciting new opportunities for talented legal professionals looking for challenging work, genuine flexibility and the chance to make a visible difference every day. These are new posts, created as part of our continued investment in Legal Services and our ambition to strengthen capacity and specialist expertise.
📌 Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Children's Social Care
Help shape some of the most important decisions affecting children and families, working at the heart of safeguarding and supporting positive outcomes for young people across the Borough.
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📌 Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Adults & Litigation
Join a diverse and high-performing team advising across Adult Social Care, Litigation, Licensing, Education, SEND and more, with regular advocacy opportunities and no two days the same.
📌 Lawyer / Senior Lawyer - Property, Planning & Contracts
Work on major regeneration projects, commercial developments, strategic acquisitions and high-profile schemes that are helping shape the future of Stockton-on-Tees.
Why join us?
- Complex and rewarding work that rivals private practice
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Opportunities for advocacy and specialisation
- Excellent career development opportunities
- Modern workspace at Dunedin House
- Local Government Pension Scheme and extensive employee benefits package
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Our Legal Services Team was voted the Council's "Friendliest Team", and we're proud of our collaborative culture where colleagues support one another to succeed. Whether you're already working in local government or considering a move from private practice, we'd love to hear from you.
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Find out more about the roles and apply here:
- Lawyer/Solicitor (Childcare) - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council - North East Jobs
- Lawyer/Solicitor (Property, Planning & Contracts) - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council - North East Jobs
- Lawyer/Solicitor (Adults & Litigation) - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council - North East Jobs
Closing date for applications: Sunday 18 October 2026
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