Job Description

Application closing date
16/09/2025
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: CC409

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



Due to a significant increase in commercial property support across the Council, we are looking to appoint a full-time solicitor in our Commercial Property team.

We are seeking to recruit an experienced qualified Solicitor or Barrister to join our Commercial Property team. You will have in depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of property law and you will be capable of:

Advising clients on a wide range of high-level complex cases in relation to property law.

Ability to handle high caseload with little supervision and able to deal with all aspects of Landlord & Tenant work, sale & purchases and all other aspects of property law.


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. We would particularly be interested in anyone 'who has worked in the public sector and has had some exposure to Compulsory Purchase Orders, Enforced Sales and development work.

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

Local government pension scheme

Work within a supportive legal team and contribute to its success


Our employees are currently undertaking a hybrid of home working and office-based working. The successful candidate will be primarily working remotely with minimum of one day in the office a week (ideally Wednesday) or more if required. The office is based in the centre of Halifax. Our excellent technology and equipment will enable you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.

Closing Date: Tuesday 16th 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