Whether it is the award winning parks, nature reserves, historic architecture, museums, galleries or first class leisure facilities - Calderdale has it all. You will be based in Halifax town centre and have all the benefits of retail and leisure that a large town has to offer.

The Council’s Legal Services department are seeking a dedicated and hard-working Solicitor to join our Planning and Highways Team. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of highways, rights of way, compulsory purchase order and planning law, in order to provide legal advice to Council officers and Members. The work can often be complex and challenging and the ability to undertake a full caseload is essential.

Experience of drafting section 278 Agreements, section 38 Agreements and section 106 Agreements is essential. A good working knowledge of the mechanics of local government and the law relating to common land and village greens would be desirable.

Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Mrs Gurpreet Sohanpall on 01422 393034.

To apply: https://ce0078li.webitrent.com/ce0078li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=1106278IbH&WVID=54185200Pk&LANG=USA

Closing Date: Sunday 29^th October 2017

Interviews: w/c 13^th November 2017