Grade F - H

Locations: Northallerton/Ryedale.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37hrs

We are looking for an individual who can provide legal advice and support to the fee earners with regard to a wide range of legal matters for Ryedale District Council and other clients on behalf of the County Council.

As Legal Officer you will assist the Head of Legal (People Services) in providing a legal service on People Services’ issues to all Legal and Democratic Services clients, you will contribute to the development and management of Legal and Democratic Services and play an active part in ensuring that Legal and Democratic Services provides a quality service to clients.

The Legal Service is part of Legal and Democratic Services (‘LDS’) within the Chief Executive’s Group. NYCC provides a range of services to the County of North Yorkshire, and the role of the Legal Service is to support the provision by providing a comprehensive and efficient legal service to the Directorates, the Council’s Executive, full Council, Committees and Members, and external clients.

As an organisation we strongly believe in promoting a work life balance, with flexible working opportunities and modern technology you will be able to deliver your role to suit both your personal and our business needs.

In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, we can offer you the chance to be part of a strong and supportive team. We offer exceptional company benefits such as salary sacrifice schemes in technology, professional qualifications and green car schemes.

You will also benefit from a variety of competitive employee rewards such as generous leave entitlement and local government pension scheme. We also offer exceptional salary sacrifice schemes and well as discounted retail offers, health schemes to name but a few. More information is found in our Total Rewards Brochure.

If you are interested in playing a key part in our Legal team and would like to have an informal conversation, please contact Barry Khan on Barry.Khan@northyorks.gov.uk

Key dates:

Closing date:  03rd August

Interview date: 10th August.