At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch legal support in housing litigation, focusing on disrepair claims and injunctions.
- Company: Join the City of Doncaster Council, dedicated to improving residents' lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive leave, a generous pension scheme, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Flexible working options available, including part-time and hybrid roles.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate required.
The predicted salary is between 48227 - 52414 £ per year.
Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible.
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of a Senior Legal Officer focussing on housing disrepair, alongside housing possession and injunction work.
Duties include:
- Delivery of high quality legal support, advice and advocacy in relation to housing litigation work, mainly focusing on housing disrepair civil claims.
- The role will also include possession and housing injunction work and other work carried out by the Litigation team.
- Support the Head of Service and the Team Manager on complex legal matters.
- Work with and support St Leger Homes of Doncaster, the Arms Length Management Organisation that manages our council house stock.
As a Qualified and admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court or called as a Barrister or is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (and are authorised to conduct litigation) and holding a current practising certificate, you will work with other dedicated legal professionals to provide quality legal services to the Council and for St Leger Homes of Doncaster.
You will work within the Litigation team with a bright and friendly team of lawyers. We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
- Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated the week of 5th October 2026.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Helen Potts, Tel: 01302 734631, Email: helen.potts@doncaster.gov.uk
Company: City Of Doncaster Council
Salary: £48,227 to £52,414
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Sector: Corporate Services, Legal, Housing
Job Role: Officer
Senior Legal Officer (Housing Litigation) CDC in Doncaster employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
North Yorkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As a Strategic Occupational Health Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on workforce health while benefiting from ongoing development opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to public health.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
