Job Description
Are you a qualified legal professional ready to provide expert advice across a diverse local government caseload? East Cambridgeshire District Council has an exciting Senior Lawyer opportunity!Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EESalary: 47,665 to 51,928 per annumJob Type: Permanent, full timeClosing Date: Monday 16 November 2026About Us:East Cambridgeshire District Council serves the local community across Cambridgeshire. The council is committed to environmental sustainability and has achieved silver accreditation from the Investors in the Environment scheme, ranking 43rd out of 164 councils on the national climate scorecard. We prioritise responsible and sustainable operations across all our services.Senior Lawyer - The Role:You will join our Legal Services team providing high quality, practical and timely legal advice to officers, elected members and senior leaders. This role offers excellent variety and responsibility, spanning conveyancing and leases, planning obligations, civil and criminal litigation, contracts and wider local government matters. You will work closely with the Director of Legal Services and support the delivery of a comprehensive legal service for the council.Senior Lawyer - Key Responsibilities:- Provide accurate, timely and solution-focused legal advice to officers, Members, Committees and the Corporate Management Team- Draft, negotiate and complete legal documentation, correspondence, reports, contracts and property-related documents- Advise on ..... full job details .....