Doncaster Council
Senior Legal Officer (Housing Litigation) CDC
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Flexible working arrangements: We welcome flexible working requests, including job share, part-time, and hybrid options where possible.
Closing date: 28th September 2026
About Us
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 focusing on housing disrepair, alongside housing possession and injunction work.
Duties
- Delivery of high quality legal support, advice, and advocacy in relation to housing litigation work, mainly focusing on housing disrepair civil claims.
- Role will also include possession and housing injunction work and other work carried out by the Litigation team.
- Support the Head of Service and the Team Manager on complex legal matters.
- Work with and support St Leger Homes of Doncaster, the Arms Length Management Organisation that manage our council house stock.
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Requirements
- 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.
- Work with other dedicated legal professionals to provide quality legal services to the Council and for St Leger Homes of Doncaster.
Team
- Work within the Litigation team with a bright and friendly team of lawyers.
Why Us?
- We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
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In Return For Your Contribution, We Offer
- 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.
Next Steps
- Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting
- Shortlisting will take place week commencing 28th September 2026 and interviews are anticipated the week of 5th October 2026.
Contact
For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Helen Potts, Tel: 01302 734631, Email: helen.potts@doncaster.gov.uk
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