Senior Housing & General Lawyer Bury Council Bury £50,788 - £51,802 (pay award pending) Expires[...]

About the role Hours:37 Mon-Fri, some meetings outside of regular hours may be required Salary:up to £51,802 (pay award pending) Are you a legal professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can use your skills to make a real difference? If so, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting time to join Bury Council; a growing Council with an expanding legal services team, undertaking various development projects across six townships. Bury Legal Services plays a vital role in supporting the Council's vision for the borough. We are seeking a qualified Lawyer to join our team and contribute to delivering high-quality legal services to our client departments. What you'll be doing As a Senior Lawyer, you will lead and manage a variety of complex Housing and General legal matters across the Council. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of legal compliance policies and procedures. Your experience with handling Housing queries, including litigated proceedings, while managing a full personal caseload, will be essential for success in this role. At Bury Council, we promote team development, including apprenticeships, and you will have the opportunity to supervise junior team members. We value collaborative working styles. What our clients say about us “I find that staff members are approachable, knowledgeable, and I value their continued support.” “Our legal services are extremely professional, well managed, and dedicated to resolving issues efficiently. They always provide the right advice.” “Our legal team are fabulous and wonderful.” What our team say about us “I have been at Bury for over 6 years and find it a rewarding environment. I’ve built strong relationships and enjoy working on a variety of legal matters.” “Working at Bury has shown me the power of team initiatives and their positive impact. We embrace challenges as opportunities for progress, crafting policies that promote social equity and efficient service delivery.” “I’ve worked at Bury for 20 years across various departments, and in the legal team for over a year. It’s a supportive environment where I am encouraged to develop my career, including studying an apprenticeship.” “Everyone supports each other, and the work culture is friendly and inclusive. The emphasis on staff wellbeing and work-life balance makes it a great place to work.” What you'll need To succeed, you should have: Strong success record in a senior legal role Extensive knowledge of Housing law, civil litigation, and procedures People management skills Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships Excellent communication and presentation skills What we offer Generous Pension Scheme Annual Leave including extra days for Volunteering and the option to purchase additional leave Flexible and agile working arrangements Supportive, inclusive environment Personal Development plans for career growth Proud to be a Living Wage employer Various discounts and benefit schemes About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must share this commitment. Appointment may require a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Please include full employment history and reasons for any gaps in your CV. References will be requested for the past ten years; character references are not accepted. As a Corporate Parent, ensure your work considers care-experienced young people, promotes their opportunities, and champions their rights.Benefits of working for Bury Council Visit our website for details. We support flexible working and are committed to equality, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants, care leavers, armed forces personnel, and carers who meet the criteria. Next steps Encouraged to apply? Contact Rosalind Thorpe at or 0161-253-5740, or Ruth Whittingham at or 0161-253-5219. Shortlisting: 26th July. Interviews: 31st July & 4th August.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-12