Lawyer Career Grade MCA359 - Economic Regeneration
Lawyers In Local Government
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Horsham
Contract type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: Grade 10 - £45,718 - £40,476
Grade 11 - £49,764 - £52,805
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
Key Responsibilities
Are you a qualified legal professional with a passion for public service and economic development? Join the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and play a pivotal role in supporting the legal delivery of regeneration, investment, and infrastructure projects that are transforming the region.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, where your legal expertise will help shape the future of South Yorkshire’s economy.
As a Lawyer at SYMCA, you’ll provide high-quality, accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas, with a particular focus on economic regeneration and funding programmes. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners to support the planning, development, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
You will provide support to the Programme Management and Growth and Development Teams in the fields of grant agreements and subsidy control contributing to exciting projects across South Yorkshire delivering economic regeneration
You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team that values innovation, integrity, and impact—helping to ensure that decisions are lawful, risks are managed, and opportunities are maximised.
Key Responsibilities Include
Deliver timely and effective legal advice in areas such as subsidy control, grant agreements, procurement, commercial law, governance, land law, and employment law.
Draft and negotiate complex legal documentation and contractual arrangements.
Support the legal aspects of funding programmes and regeneration initiatives.
Build strong working relationships with internal clients, local authorities, government departments, and commercial partners.
Support the Monitoring Officer and Senior Lawyers on complex legal matters and decision-making processes.
Manage and communicate externally commissioned legal advice effectively.
Contribute to the development of legal practices and procedures within the team.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative legal professional who is excited by the opportunity to support economic growth and regeneration in South Yorkshire. You’ll be someone who combines strong technical legal skills with a practical, solution-focused approach and a commitment to public service.
You’ll Also Bring
A current practising qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
Experience in one or more relevant legal specialisms (e.g. subsidy control, procurement, commercial law, governance, regeneration).
Strong legal drafting, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and confidently.
A commercial mindset and the ability to apply legal knowledge in a practical, value-driven way.
A commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
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Role profile
Contract: Permanent
Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: Grade 10 - £45,718 - £40,476
Grade 11 - £49,764 - £52,805
- This role is a career graded role which allows for personal development to be recognised and rewarded as you progress through your career through the Authority's pay grading structure. The grade offered will be dependant on experience.
Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.
Key Responsibilities
Are you a qualified legal professional with a passion for public service and economic development? Join the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and play a pivotal role in supporting the legal delivery of regeneration, investment, and infrastructure projects that are transforming the region.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, where your legal expertise will help shape the future of South Yorkshire’s economy.
As a Lawyer at SYMCA, you’ll provide high-quality, accessible legal advice across a range of practice areas, with a particular focus on economic regeneration and funding programmes. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners to support the planning, development, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
You will provide support to the Programme Management and Growth and Development Teams in the fields of grant agreements and subsidy control contributing to exciting projects across South Yorkshire delivering economic regeneration
You’ll be part of a collaborative legal team that values innovation, integrity, and impact—helping to ensure that decisions are lawful, risks are managed, and opportunities are maximised.
Key Responsibilities Include
Deliver timely and effective legal advice in areas such as subsidy control, grant agreements, procurement, commercial law, governance, land law, and employment law.
Draft and negotiate complex legal documentation and contractual arrangements.
Support the legal aspects of funding programmes and regeneration initiatives.
Build strong working relationships with internal clients, local authorities, government departments, and commercial partners.
Support the Monitoring Officer and Senior Lawyers on complex legal matters and decision-making processes.
Manage and communicate externally commissioned legal advice effectively.
Contribute to the development of legal practices and procedures within the team.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
We’re looking for a proactive and collaborative legal professional who is excited by the opportunity to support economic growth and regeneration in South Yorkshire. You’ll be someone who combines strong technical legal skills with a practical, solution-focused approach and a commitment to public service.
You’ll Also Bring
A current practising qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.
Experience in one or more relevant legal specialisms (e.g. subsidy control, procurement, commercial law, governance, regeneration).
Strong legal drafting, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and confidently.
A commercial mindset and the ability to apply legal knowledge in a practical, value-driven way.
A commitment to continuous professional development and collaborative working.
Benefits
All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of benefits include -
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.
In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.
This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.
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