Solicitor - Property and Contracts

Closing date: 17 May 2026

Make a Real Impact Through Your Legal Expertise

Are you a qualified solicitor looking for varied, meaningful work where your advice helps shape places, services and communities? This is a fantastic opportunity to join Derbyshire Dales District Council’s Legal Team and play a key role in delivering high‑quality property, contracts and procurement legal support across the district.

Derbyshire Dales is a council with ambition, flair and imagination, driven by continuous improvement. Our “One Team, One Council, One Purpose” approach is about working together to create a brighter, better Derbyshire Dales — and our Legal Team is central to making that happen.

The Role

You’ll join a small, friendly and highly supportive legal team, managing a diverse and interesting caseload that includes:

Property transactions, leases and disposals Commercial contracts Procurement and associated advice Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to officers across the Council

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with colleagues from a range of services, contributing to projects that directly support regeneration, service delivery and positive outcomes for local communities.

About You

We’re looking for a qualified solicitor with around two years’ post‑qualification experience, who:

Enjoys working across property and commercial legal matters Has strong organisational and time‑management skills Is confident providing practical, solution‑focused advice to non‑legal colleagues Values teamwork, collaboration and a supportive working environment

Experience Within Local Government Is Welcome But Not Essential.

Why Join Derbyshire Dales?

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work‑life balance:

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Flexitime, and hybrid working Free onsite parking Discounted leisure centre membership and access to a staff discount platform

This fixed‑term role also offers excellent professional development, with exposure to high‑quality public‑sector work and the chance to broaden your legal experience in a collaborative setting.

Further Information

For any questions about the role, or for support with the application process, please contact Human Resources at: humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

Please note:

CVs are not accepted Applicants must have the right to work in the UK We are unable to provide visa sponsorship

Provisional Interview Date: 22 May 2026