The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster
Salary details: Grade 10 £48,227 to £52,414 (pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible.
Closing date: 28th September 2026
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of a Senior Legal Officer focussing on housing disrepair, alongside housing possession and injunction work.
Duties include: delivery of high quality legal support, advice and advocacy in relation to housing litigation work, mainly focusing on housing disrepair civil claims. The role will also include possession and housing injunction work and other work carried out by the Litigation team and to support the Head of Service and the Team Manager on complex legal matters. The role will involve working with and supporting St Leger Homes of Doncaster who the Arms Length Management Organisation that manage our council house stock.
As a Qualified and admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court or called as a Barrister* or is a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives* (*and are authorised to conduct litigation) and holding a current practicing certificate, you will work with other dedicated legal professionals to provide quality legal services to the Council and for St Leger Homes of Doncaster.
You will work within the Litigation team with a bright and friendly team of lawyers.
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated the week of 5th October 2026.
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Helen Potts, Tel: 01302 734631, Email:
[email protected]
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
