Legal public sector jobs in the UK

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Our recruitment experience in public sector legal jobs

Whether you’re looking to work as a senior legal counsel or a more junior member of a legal team in a regulatory body, government department, or charity, our dedicated legal specialists are here to guide you. 

For more than 25 years, we’ve built relationships which in turn will provide you with the greatest range of public sector, charity and not-for-profit opportunities. 

We’ll guide your public sector legal job search with the latest technology-driven market intelligence and value-adding insights. We’re here to guide you through your entire career and the roles that continue to progress you. 

We recruit for a wide range of public sector legal roles, including senior legal advisors and heads of legal, legal directors, advisors and paralegals. With approximately 500 legal jobs secured on average a year, you can trust us to find your ideal public sector position and be your lifelong partner in law. 

Browse the latest public sector legal jobs that we have available today, or discover alternative careers in law. 

 

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Our experts have built strong and long-standing relationships with a large number of organisations looking for legal professionals, so you can trust us to offer you the greatest job choice. 

Our network of public sector employers includes: Financial Reporting Council | General Optical Council | Mid Ulster District Council | The Pensions Regulator | West Suffolk Council | Welsh Government.

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Public sector legal jobs FAQs

Public sector salaries can vary greatly, depending on your seniority, legal experience and the organisation you work for. 

A legal advisor working in London could expect to earn roughly £45,000 a year. A head of legal working for an organisation in the public sector could earn between £60,000-£120,000. 

Browse our Salary Guide for a deeper look at potential public sector wages. 

Hiring plans remain strong for legal professionals and there is currently a shortage of in-demand legal skills. And with many organisations paying greater attention to funding, environmental, social and governance considerations, there are many opportunities for skilled legal professionals. 

Consult our Salary Guide for an in-depth look at the current legal market.

There is increased flexibility amongst employers, with more legal professionals working on a hybrid basis. However, it should be noted that most public sector organisations do not currently offer four-day week arrangements. 

However, support for a four-day week is certainly growing, and organisations looking to retain their best professionals – and bolster staff wellbeing – may potentially offer trial periods in the future. Watch this space.