Job Description

Senior Lawyer - Property

Salary range:

51,356 - 55,620

Contract Type:

Permanent

Directorate:

Legal & Governance

Closing Date:

29 January 2026

Pay Grade:

13

Weekly Hours:

37
Are you ready to make a real impact in a forward-thinking legal service with a reputation for excellence?



Now is the perfect time to join Peterborough City Council's Legal Department!



Following a recent restructure and the continued growth of our city, we have exciting opportunities for Legal Officers and qualified Lawyers across various specialisms. Right now, we're looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to join our dynamic Property, Planning & Highways team.



What's in it for you?


Be part of a collaborative team of legal professionals Work on diverse, high-profile cases that shape our city Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth

About the Role:

You'll provide expert advice on property matters, handling both routine and complex cases. Your knowledge of key legislation--Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Local Government Act 1972, Localism Act 2011, Housing Act 1985, Academy Act 2010--will be invaluable. Based at Sand Martin House, you'll report to the Principal Lawyer and play a key role in delivering exceptional legal services.



Join a team of 50 legal professionals across four specialist sections, serving PCC and partner authorities. Let's make a difference together!



Apply now and shape the future of Peterborough!

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...


Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.



Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

Job

benefits

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Employee benefits platform


Access to a range of benefits, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes.
Annual Leave Buying


Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata).
Car Lease Scheme


Access to car lease scheme.
Bank Holiday Flexibility


Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances.
Shared Cost AVCs


Make Additional Voluntarily Contributions to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings.
Learning & Development


Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth.
Volunteer Leave


Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day.
Employee Recognition Awards


Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards.
Find out more about our benefits, ways of working and commitment to your wellbeing.

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