£33,119 - £34,811 per annum pro rata

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 part-time legal officer to work in our General Property team within the Legal Services department.  Legal Services is a Lexcel accredited in-house legal team, and as well as being able to offer outstanding work Legal Services can offer exceptional support and resources.

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

It is essential that the successful candidate has good interpersonal skills, can prioritise their own workload and work to tight deadlines. They must be able to work as part of a team and be flexible, enthusiastic, and committed.  The successful candidate will also ideally demonstrate at least 12 months' experience of working in a legal environment within the last 5 years.

About the role

The post holder will be required to provide high quality legal work on matters relating to right to buy property sales, residential property acquisitions, highways adoption agreements, other property transactions, and provide legal advice on general property 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 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 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 £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

Closing date: 23 September 2026

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