Job reference - GOVN005177

Location - York, England

Package - Permanent

Contractual hours -37

Basis - Full time

Job category/type - Democratic Services, Legal Services

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated lawyer to join our experienced legal team.

We would welcome applications from experienced senior practitioners as well as those working towards legal qualifications.

This is a Career Grade Role that provides an opportunity for either those with experience and qualifications or those still training and the level at which you join will reflect your current skills.

Depending on your level of experience and qualifications you will join the team at either grade 9, 10 or 11 within our structure.  You will then be supported to progress through the grades with the aim that you ultimately become a Grade 11 senior lawyer. More information about the expected level of experience and qualifications for each of the grades are detailed in the job descriptions attached.

You will predominantly provide advice and support to the Council’s Human Resources team, the equalities team and information governance.  In addition as a lawyer in the litigation team and in particular as part of the equalities element of the role you will be providing advice and support to multiple client teams where equalities issues arise and in particular in the area of housing and prosecutions

You’ll be part of a team who provide legal advice on varied and complex employment, information governance and equality issues, reflecting the variety of employee roles in the council.

You will also be part of the wider litigation team and will occasionally provide support with straightforward civil and criminal matters.

As part of a wider legal service you will be at the forefront of change as we implement the Council Plan.

If you are an ambitious, innovative solicitor, barrister or fellow of CILEX (authorised to undertake reserved legal activity in the required fields)  or are working towards those qualifications, and if you have an interest in and ideally experience of general civil or criminal  litigation, employment, information and equality law - a role within our service area could be your next career move.

This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.

Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Philippa Gowland (Legal Business Partner - Court) at philippa.gowland@york.gov.uk or on 01904 55 2065.

Closing date: Sunday 18 May 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: TBC