£38,510 - £40,444 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 handle a diverse workload of equal pay, employment and other areas of law. 

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:

• Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your own workload
• Sound research and drafting skills, and the ability to give clear advice on legal issues
• Good interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team and be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
• The ability to grasp and assimilate new information quickly

About the role
The successful candidate will support the Head of Legal Services with Equal Pay litigation, which will be the primary focus of the role. The post will be based within the Licensing Communities & Corporate Legal Section, and the post holder may also be required to work flexibly across that Section and others within Legal Services. The successful candidate will be supported to develop expertise in all relevant areas. 

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 Kev Shillitto, Head of Legal Services by email at Kevin.Shillitto@leeds.gov.uk.

Closing date: 16 September 2026
Interview date: W/c 5 October 2026

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