Principal/ Solicitors

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to join or lead teams of dedicated, highly motivated legal professionals who are committed to making a real difference for our communities?

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is expanding its Legal Services teams and is delighted to offer several fantastic opportunities across Adult Social Care, Education, and Litigation law. Whether you are an experienced practitioner seeking a leadership role or looking to further develop your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

We proudly advise and represent a wide range of Council departments including Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Education, Environmental Health, Licensing, Housing Standards and more. Both our Adult Social Care and Education departments have been rated Good by the CQC and Ofsted respectively.

We have 4 vacancies available at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council:

- Solicitor/Lawyer (Adult Social Care and Education Team)

- Solicitor/Lawyer (Litigation Team)

- Principal Solicitor (Adult Social Care and Education)

- Principal Solicitor (Litigation)

Why join us?

We offer a highly supportive, friendly working environment where professional development is genuinely valued. Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Service
• Vivup reward scheme
• Modern offices in the Town Hall, close to transport links

All posts are subject to the Council’s vetting process and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For further information into the specific roles and to apply, visit: www.blackburn.gov.uk/jobs-and-recruitment