Lawyer/Senior Lawyer (Development) (588572)

Are you looking for a varying legal role where you can help make a true difference? If so we

are wanting to recruit a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer to join our friendly and professional legal department at Bradford Metropolitan District Council.

Bradford is an exciting and rapidly evolving place to live and work. This post is a key opportunity for a highly motivated development (planning & highways) lawyer to bring their experience and enthusiasm to the team.

The Legal Services Department is entering an exciting time as the Council takes on more projects going forward including the City of Culture 2025 (https://bradford2025.co.uk/), the new national rail interchange and other major developments across the District.

This attractive and challenging role provides an opportunity to build on your experience.  If successful, you will provide legal advice to the Council on aspects of planning and highways including advice to councillors, senior officers and planning committee.

You will be based in the Bradford City Centre in the Grade One Listed City Hall and have all the benefits of the cultural, retail and leisure facilities that Bradford has to offer as the 4th largest Metropolitan District.

The Councils general conditions of employment apply including – 8 statutory holidays, 27 days’ annual leave and flexible working and flexi time. In addition, we offer an excellent pension scheme through the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Legal Services prides itself on a supportive environment and has a strong commitment to training and further development of our staff.

We look forward to hearing from you.

For further information regarding this post please contact Christine Meakins (07792 938422) or Maria Ahmed (07582 102160).

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

Closing Date: 18^th February 2024

Please see attached Job Profile: Lawyer/Senior Lawyer (Development).doc

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.