At Warwickshire Legal Services, we run a very different kind of in-house legal team. We have the freedom to practise as a business within Warwickshire County Council, generating our own income from internal teams and a diverse pool of public sector clients.

We are an award-winning legal team with over 140 legal professionals.  Due to internal promotions and increased demand for our services we are looking for qualified lawyers to join us in a number of different areas of legal practice. 

Our team is currently made up from lawyers from the public sector, private sector and home-grown talent and we would welcome applicants from a range of legal backgrounds including lawyers who are interested in a change of discipline and beginning a new career in local government.

• Corporate & Commercial
• Planning & Highways
• Adult Social Care
• Employment
• Governance
• Property
• Litigation

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We have pioneered a system of agile working which provides our lawyers with the opportunity to work within the office environment and remotely.  Our positions are full time at 37 hours per week, but we are also open to part-time working.

Few Local Authorities operate this way, and our approach gives you a unique environment to further your career working with a talented, friendly and supportive group of innovative legal professionals. Our clients are diverse and the work is stimulating and varied with the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a meaningful difference.

Warwickshire has an ambitious agenda which focuses on developing a thriving economy; ensuring people can live safely, healthily, and happily; and creating a county with a sustainable future. This third, new priority also reflects the importance of taking concerted action on climate change. Together these priorities support the Council’s ambition to make Warwickshire the best it can be, sustainable now and for future generations.

At Warwickshire Legal Services we know we must continuously improve and adapt to make our direction a reality, and it’s our teams of dedicated people who will make this happen. We are committed to equality, inclusion, and diversity

On top of this, you can take advantage of the benefits that come with a non-corporate practice. You’ll see cases through to completion, enjoy a high level of responsibility and get more hands-on experience while getting a better work-life balance and greater flexibility.

If you would like to see what our staff have to say about working for Warwickshire Legal Services, then the following profiles might be of interest:

Please click here for more information on Careers with Warwickshire Legal Services https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/organisational-structure/warwickshire-legal-services-1/4

Why WCC?

We’re not rigid in the way we work. We’re flexible and know there are many ways to do a job well. We understand that people work differently so we ensure that you can work and grow in a way that suits you.  Agile working is just one of the many benefits we offer.

We know our employees want to do the best job possible, so we believe in properly rewarding you for your hard work and commitment:

• LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Generous Holiday allowance
• Employee benefits scheme
• Health & Wellbeing support
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Find out more about our benefits!

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/benefits

At WCC, the breadth of roles here means you can shape your own career, whether that’s becoming the best at what you do, progressing with your strengths and ambition, or exploring interests in other areas within the Council, you’ll grow into who you want to be. Develop the career you want. Learn different skills. There is nothing stopping you from going a long way here and personally contributing to the county’s success.