Lawyer Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Junior Lawyer
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £42,839 - £47,181 a year
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Lawyer - Social Care
Hertfordshire County Council —Stevenage
- £53,806 - £59,497 a year
- Hybrid work
- English
- Communication skills
- Time management
9d
Senior Lawyer - Litigation Team
Milton-Keynes-Council —Milton Keynes
- £53,460 - £58,749 a year
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Junior Legal Counsel
Culina Group —Northampton
- Remote
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Planning Lawyer
HCR —Northampton
- IT
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
1d
Patent Lawyer
TaiSan —Cambridge
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Residential and Commercial Property Solicitor
Palmers Solicitors —Bedford
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Work from home
Quick apply
5d
Assistant Litigation Solicitor
Anglian Water Services Ltd —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Property Lawyer
Smithfield Partners —Luton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Consultant Solicitor(s)
Lorimers —Buckingham
- £45,000 - £120,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Negotiation
- Profit sharing
- Flexitime
Quick apply
4d
Established in 1838, DFA Law have been providing high quality legal advice for 188 years.
DFA Law —Northampton
Litigation Solicitor
Sage Homes —Northampton
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Full-time
- Remote
- Contracts
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Employment Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
13h
Private Client Solicitor
Adviser Legal —Stevenage
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Employment Litigation Specialist (Qualified)
M Group —Stevenage
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Property Lawyer
Civic Recruitment Limited —Kettering
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Legal Counsel
Weetabix —Burton Latimer
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
8d
Rural Associate/Partner (Cambridge/Oxford/Norwich)
Bidwells —Cambridge
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Employee discount
8d
Litigation Solicitor/CILEX - Hybrid
Mallory Pryce —Leighton Buzzard
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- Organisational skills
Quick apply

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Junior Lawyer

Milton-Keynes-Council -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£42,839 - £47,181 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting a Junior Lawyer to join our Legal Services team at Milton Keynes City Council on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a rewarding role for someone looking to build their legal career while doing work that really matters to our city and communities.

You’ll play an important part in supporting adult safeguarding work across the council, helping to protect vulnerable people and ensure decisions are made in the best interests of residents. With support from experienced colleagues, you’ll manage your own caseload and contribute to high-quality legal advice that supports services to run effectively.

Working with us means being part of a dedicated, respectful and collaborative team. We work together to make a positive difference, supporting our communities and helping Milton Keynes grow in a sustainable and inclusive way.

Adult Social Care plays a vital role in supporting some of our most vulnerable residents, and the work you’ll do will help ensure people are protected, supported and able to live with dignity and independence.

This role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment. Home‑based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site.

Interviews for this role will be held on 17th July 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of legal matters under the supervision of a qualified lawyer
Ensure processes are followed effectively when managing casework
Provide clear legal advice and guidance to the relevant client departments
Build positive working relationships with clients across the council
Support the delivery of legal services to departments across Milton Keynes City Council
Take on additional work as directed by senior colleagues, developing your skills and experience

Ideal Candidate

A degree or relevant experience in a legal setting
Be progressing towards a recognised legal qualification, such as Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) or equivalent
Experience of managing a caseload in relation to safeguarding adults within a local authority or private practice
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally
The ability to work under pressure and manage competing demand

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.

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