Solicitor (Planning and Highways)

Location: City Hall, Sunderland / Agile Working

Salary: Grade 9 (SCP 37-41) £48,226 - £52,413

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A qualified solicitor or lawyer is required to join our Commercial Team to undertake planning, highways and village green legal work.

The successful candidate will work within a team of experienced commercial lawyers and will provide advice and support to the Council and its external clients in relation to a broad and varied caseload.

The post-holder will be based in the Council's new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on a hybrid (home working) basis.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of the post.

Please note this role is politically sensitive.

Please note that CVs are not accepted.

Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.

Closing date:13 May 2026 at 23:59.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sunderland City Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Solicitor_Planning_and_Highways_/293701

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