£36,124 - £37,938 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 for an enthusiastic lawyer who is keen to learn new skills and develop expertise in new areas of law to join our Property & Development Section.
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 Senior Legal Officer, you will bring to the role:
- Sound research and drafting skills, and the ability to give clear advice on legal issues
- good interpersonal skills,
- ability to prioritise your own workload
- be able to work as part of a team and be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
- ability to grasp and assimilate new information quickly
About the role
The successful candidate will deal principally with commercial property disposals, acquisitions, adverse possession claims, easements and deferred payment agreements, title investigations and dealing with straightforward leasehold transactions matters such as sales and acquisitions of land and landlord and tenant work, but will also have opportunities to deal with planning and highways 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
- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further
How to apply
Upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words.
If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role please contact Sarah Blenkin, Section Head Property and Development Section. Call 0113 37 89057 or email sarah.blenkin@leeds.gov.uk.
Interviews are expected to be held week beginning 4 August
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 Skilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least *GBP*38,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.
Closing date: 28 July 2025
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