Job Description

Application closing date
17/09/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO8-11; scp 34-37, 45,091 - 48,226 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, permanent
Job category/type
Council

Job description

Post Ref: CC574

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Calderdale Council is seeking motivated Solicitors to join its established and dynamic Legal Services team. Discover a role in Legal Services at Calderdale Council

We are seeking to recruit an experienced qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Planning & Highways Team.

You will have in depth knowledge and experience of highways law, rights of way and road traffic law.

You will be capable of:

Advising clients on a wide range of high-level complex cases in relation to highways law, rights of way and road traffic law, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative requirements and the Council's own policies.

Handling a high caseload with little supervision and able to advise on and draft traffic regulation orders, rights of way and other associated footpath orders, including advising on other such associated documents, orders and notices, as required.

Advising at Highways Governing Body.


You will need to be skilled at providing concise and clear guidance, be well-organised and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The work is interesting, challenging and you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive working environment.

Other benefits include:

Flexible working arrangements, including home working.

Internal and external training opportunities relevant to the post.

Generous annual leave entitlement (31 days (pro rata) plus bank holidays with an additional 5 days on completion of 5 years continuous Local Government Service)

Local government pension scheme

Work within a supportive legal team and contribute to its success


The role is a hybrid role meaning a balance of home working and office-based working. The successful candidate will be primarily working remotely with some days in the office as required. The office is based in the centre of Halifax.

Closing Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025

Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.