An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced lawyer and manager to join our Legal Services Team. This role will lead a team  that supports the Council in it’s child, adult and education functions

A qualified Solicitor or Barrister, with substantial experience in this field, the successful applicant will be enthusiastic about supporting the Council to deliver the best for young people and the residents of Knowsley.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce. 

We will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Trevor Steele, at Trevor.Steele@knowsley.gov.uk.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.