Senior lawyer Work, Jobs in Thatcham, Brk (with Salaries)

Principal Lawyer - People
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £54,356 - £63,771 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- English
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Senior Adult Social Care Lawyer
Reading Borough Council —Reading
- £56,730 - £63,472 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
Senior In-House Lawyer (Commercial)
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £58,589 - £65,100 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Private Client Senior Associate Solicitor
Current Legal Recruitment —Oxford
- £65,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Lawyer
Oxford Brookes University —Headington
- £53,301 - £58,225 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- University
- IT
2d
Senior Associate - Court of Protection
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Communication skills
Legal Counsel - Construction
AWE —Reading
- £63,270 - £98,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Legal - Employment
UK Research and Innovation —Swindon
- £70,752 - £88,893 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Solicitor - Personal Injury (3-5 years PQE)
Boyes Turner —Reading
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
Senior Legal Counsel – Product & Distribution EMEA (German/Italian speaker)
Invesco —Henley on Thames
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
SEN Lawyer
West Berkshire Council —Newbury
- £41,771 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Private Client Partner (Solicitor)
Current Legal Recruitment —Maidenhead
- £90,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Senior Associate - Private Client
Boyes Turner —Reading
- 8 hour shift
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Dispute Resolution Senior Solicitor
Field Seymour Parkes —Reading
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
12d
Legal Counsel - 12 month contract
Wood —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
9d
Senior Associate - Employment
Blake Morgan —Reading
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
Director, Legal - Healthcare
Immunocore —Oxford
- Travel
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Senior Commercial Contract Manager
Arqiva —Winchester
- Up to £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
2d
Agricultural and Rural Property Solicitor
Field Seymour Parkes —Reading
- Part-time
13d
Employment Partner
Field Seymour Parkes —Reading
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
13d

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Principal Lawyer - People

West Berkshire Council -
Newbury

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Job details

Full-time
£54,356 - £63,771 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount

Qualifications

Management
Practising Certificate
English
Legal drafting
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Salary

From £54,356 to £63,771 (Grade L plus £3k market supplement)

Contractual hours

Basis

Full Time

Package

Permanent

Job category/type

Legal

Date posted

27/07/2026

Job reference

REQ00001225

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-regarded and supportive Legal and Democratic Services team at a time of continued investment and development. As Principal Lawyer - People, you will have the opportunity to lead on complex and rewarding work that directly impacts residents and communities across West Berkshire.

You will work closely with senior officers and elected members, helping to shape service delivery and influence decision-making across a broad range of people-related matters. No two days are the same, and the role offers significant variety, autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible difference.

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a collaborative and ambitious legal service. Whether you are an experienced Principal Lawyer seeking a new challenge or an aspiring senior lawyer ready to take the next step into leadership, we would welcome your application. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality legal services and making a difference in the public sector, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As Principal Lawyer - People, you will be responsible for:

Providing expert legal advice and support on a range of people-related issues, including Adult Social Care, Education and Housing.
Managing a team of lawyers and ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services
Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to mitigate legal risks and provide pragmatic solutions
Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including applications, statements, agreements, and court submissions
Representing the Council in legal proceedings, including appearances at tribunals and court hearings

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Qualified solicitor or barrister with a valid practising certificate or a CILEX with litigation rights of at least 3 years post qualifying experience
Extensive experience in providing legal advice in the area of Adult social care, ideally within a local authority environment
Strong leadership and people management skills or aptitude to develop these skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
Proactive and solution-focused approach to legal issues
Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities and make the most of limited resources

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
Generous Local Government pension scheme
Family friendly policies
A range of local discounts
Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays). Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dawn Bond on 01635 519111 or email [email protected] or Nicola Thomas on 01635 519456 or email [email protected]

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications

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However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

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