Junior Legal Counsel

Junior Legal Counsel - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Junior Legal Counsel UK Health Security Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 29th October 2026 Return to search results Apply at advertiser's site Details Reference number 486368 Salary £46,310 - £52,113 per annum, pro rata A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade Senior Executive Officer Contract type Permanent Loan Secondment Length of employment Permanent Type of role Legal Services Science Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location London About the job Job summary UKHSA’s legal team sits within the Chief Operating Officer Group and plays a central role in supporting the organisation’s mission to protect people from health threats. The team provides high-quality, strategic and solutions-focused legal advice across the full breadth of UKHSA’s activities, working closely with operational, scientific and policy colleagues. We are seeking a newly qualified solicitor to join this growing and dynamic team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop as an in-house lawyer in a uniquely varied and impactful environment. You will gain exposure to a broad mix of legal work across UKHSA’s functions, including commercial and research agreements, information governance, and public law issues, including Freedom of Information requests, coroner’s inquests and public inquiries. Working for your organisation We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encour