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.
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
Posted: 15/09/2026
Closing date: 04/10/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (BST)
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