£28,598 - £31,022 per annum

Leeds City Council is a progressive authority which works closely with local communities and businesses to create a vibrant and economically thriving city.

We are looking to recruit a full-time legal officer for a 12-month fixed term to work in the General Property team within the Council’s legal department.

As well as being able to offer outstanding work, Legal Services can offer exceptional support and resources.  Legal Services also holds Lexcel accreditation with the Law Society.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you
As a Principal Legal Officer, you will bring to the role:

• the ability to manage a substantial personal caseload of complex legal professional work (non contentious), primarily commercial property, landlord and tenant, general property and local government law legal work;
• good interpersonal skills;
• a “can do” attitude with regard to all aspects of the role, including advising and supporting colleagues, clients and members;
• the ability to work as part of a team and be flexible, enthusiastic and committed; and
• the ability to grasp and assimilate new information quickly.

About the role
You will be required to work as part of a team dealing primarily with Right to Buy disposals and assist with other property transactions and provide legal advice on general property matters as required, particularly relating to Right to Buy matters. 

What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

• a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays;
• membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions;
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements;
• a clear career pathway and continuing professional development opportunities; and
• a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further.

If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Rory Crawford, Deputy Team Leader – General Property.  Call 0113 37 81572 or email rory.crawford@leeds.gov.uk.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying. 

Closing date: 7 July 2026

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