Senior Lawyer - Transport

North Yorkshire County Council
  • New York, NY
  • $54,143–$57,372 Per Year
3 days ago

Job Description

Senior Lawyer - Transport Salary: £54,143 - £57,372 per annum

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent,

Salary: £54,143 - £57,372 per annum

Grade N

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

 

 

The Organisation

 

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024.  It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

 

The Opportunity

 

The Transport Directorate is responsible for delivering ambitious plans to improve connectivity, invest in infrastructure, enhance public transport and support sustainable travel across York and North Yorkshire. These priorities sit at the heart of the Combined Authority's vision for growth and opportunity.

 

As Senior Lawyer - Transport, you will provide strategic legal support to a wide-ranging portfolio of transport and infrastructure programmes. From major transport investment projects to public transport initiatives and partnership arrangements, your advice will help shape services and infrastructure used by communities across the region.

 

Key Responsibilities

 ·       Act as principal legal adviser on transport and infrastructure projects.

  •        Support the development and delivery of major transport investment programmes.
  •        Advise on transport powers, governance and regulatory frameworks.
  •        Draft and negotiate commercial, operational and funding agreements.
  •        Provide legal support for a range of partnership arrangements and service delivery models.
  •        Advise on legal risk, decision-making and governance.
  •        Support senior leaders and elected members on strategic transport matters.

 

About You

 

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial experience in a complex legal environment.

 

You will also demonstrate:

  •        Expertise in commercial contracts, procurement and public sector law.
  •        Experience of infrastructure, transport or major project work.
  •        Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  •        The ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.
  •        Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
  •        Experience of dealing with high-profile and politically sensitive matters.

 

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape how people travel, connect and access opportunities across York and North Yorkshire while supporting delivery of a once-in-a-generation transport agenda.

 

Join Us

 

Whether your expertise lies in economic development or transport and infrastructure, these are exceptional opportunities to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. You will play a key role in delivering meaningful outcomes for residents, businesses and communities while helping to shape the future of York and North Yorkshire

 

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

  •        Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
  •        Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
  •        Local government pension scheme
  •        Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

 

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

 

Contact and Apply 

 

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact carol.rehill@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

 

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

 

Key Dates:

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Interview date: 13/10/2016

 

Key Documents:

Job Description

 

 

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

 

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Senior Lawyer - Transport

Salary: £54,143 - £57,372 per annum

Grade N

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent

Location: York, North Yorkshire (Or Northallerton)

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.

The Opportunity

The Transport Directorate is responsible for delivering ambitious plans to improve connectivity, invest in infrastructure, enhance public transport and support sustainable travel across York and North Yorkshire. These priorities sit at the heart of the Combined Authority's vision for growth and opportunity.

As Senior Lawyer - Transport, you will provide strategic legal support to a wide-ranging portfolio of transport and infrastructure programmes. From major transport investment projects to public transport initiatives and partnership arrangements, your advice will help shape services and infrastructure used by communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as principal legal adviser on transport and infrastructure projects.
  • Support the development and delivery of major transport investment programmes.
  • Advise on transport powers, governance and regulatory frameworks.
  • Draft and negotiate commercial, operational and funding agreements.
  • Provide legal support for a range of partnership arrangements and service delivery models.
  • Advise on legal risk, decision-making and governance.
  • Support senior leaders and elected members on strategic transport matters.

About You

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with substantial experience in a complex legal environment.

You will also demonstrate:

  • Expertise in commercial contracts, procurement and public sector law.
  • Experience of infrastructure, transport or major project work.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • The ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
  • Experience of dealing with high-profile and politically sensitive matters.

This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape how people travel, connect and access opportunities across York and North Yorkshire while supporting delivery of a once-in-a-generation transport agenda.

Join Us

Whether your expertise lies in economic development or transport and infrastructure, these are exceptional opportunities to join an ambitious organisation at a pivotal stage in its development. You will play a key role in delivering meaningful outcomes for residents, businesses and communities while helping to shape the future of York and North Yorkshire

You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. The benefits of working for us include:

  • Generous leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rota for part-time staff)
  • Flexible working practices including working from other locations and from home
  • Local government pension scheme
  • Commitment to staff development and continuous learning

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

Contact and Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact carol.rehill@yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk for an informal conversation.

Applying is easy, simply register your details, tell us how you meet our criteria in the supporting evidence section, remove your personal details from your CV and upload.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Interview date: 13/10/2016

Key Documents:

Job Description

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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Salary: £54,143 - £57,372 per annum

Posted: 15/09/2026

Closing date: 04/10/2026

Closing time: 23:59 (BST)

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