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Senior Lawyer

Kirklees Council

England

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GBP 40,000 - 49,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a motivated Senior Lawyer to join their legal services team. This role involves working within a litigation team managing various cases including housing and anti-social behaviour matters. The ideal candidate could be newly qualified or experienced, benefiting from training and support. The position offers a supportive work environment with excellent employee benefits, including generous leave and hybrid working options.

Benefits

28.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years

Cycle to work scheme

Travel and parking discounts

Exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies

Local Government Pension

Employee Healthcare services

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor, barrister or FiLex with advocacy rights.
Experience in housing and anti-social behaviour cases.
Confident, skilled, enthusiastic lawyer.

Responsibilities

Handle a range of cases including housing and anti-social behaviour.
Support junior lawyers and develop skills in diverse legal areas.

Skills

Litigation

Housing Law

Commercial Litigation

Property Litigation

Advocacy

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/FiLex qualification

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Governance & Commissioning

Hours

37

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

11 - 13

Salary

£40,476 - £48,710

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council Legal Services is one of the largest legal practices in the area and is responsible for providing and commissioning the legal work required by Kirklees Council and partner organisations.

We are looking for a motivated lawyer to work in our litigation team handling a range of cases including housing and anti-social behaviour cases, commercial and property litigation, and other contentious matters. You may have scope to develop your skills in other areas of law covered by the Team.

You could be recently qualified or more experienced – training and support will be available to less experienced candidates.

You could be from private practice, in-house or public sector.

You could be a solicitor, barrister or FiLex with advocacy rights.

You will be a confident, skilled and enthusiastic lawyer with a “can do” flexible approach.

This is a great job with an attractive and rewarding career pathway. You will be working in an experienced supportive team with first class administrative support and case management systems.

Joining Kirklees means you have access to a range of employee benefits, including generous leave entitlement, flexible working (including working from home) and excellent pension. You will be part of a supportive team - which has a strong commitment to training and development of our employees. We are based in the town centre, well placed for transport links to the North's leading cities, including Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield.

Kirklees Council Offers These Benefits To All Its Employees

28.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays).
Cycle to work scheme.
Travel and parking discounts
Exceptional Maternity and Paternity leave policies
Local Government Pension
Access to Employee Healthcare that offers a range of services from counselling to physiotherapy and health assessments.
Hybrid working

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John Chapman is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

27 July 2025, 11:55 PM

Important Information

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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

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