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Local Government Lawyer
About the role:
We are seeking a Local Government Lawyer to join our talented legal team. This role will support the Director of Governance & Licensing and the Principal Solicitor to provide an efficient and effective Legal Service which protects the Council's interests, enables modern service delivery and reacts flexibly to provide a service tailored to client needs. In this interesting and varied role, you will provide legal advice to council officers, committees and outside bodies, across your specialist area as well as governance and public administration. In return for your commitment, you will benefit from an excellent benefits package which includes generous annual leave, flexi-time, access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes including, a child care voucher and cycle scheme. In addition, you will also be encouraged to take advantage of learning and development opportunities.
About you:
You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent and have up to date knowledge in any of the fields of property law, contract/procurement law, housing, licensing, administrative law, regulatory law and local authority governance as well as experience of preparing legal documentation. You will be a confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to solve problems in a pragmatic and timely way. You must also be able to work co-operatively and supportively as part of a professional team and be able to manage conflicting priorities to deadlines.
Property Lawyer
About the role:
We are seeking a Property Lawyer to join our talented legal team. This role will support the Director of Governance & Licensing and the Principal Solicitor to provide an efficient and effective Legal Service which protects the Council's interests, enables modern service delivery and reacts flexibly to provide a service tailored to client needs. In this interesting and varied role, you will provide legal advice to council officers, committees and outside bodies, primarily in the fields of property law and contract/procurement work. You will also advise upon, draft, negotiate and complete legal documents including contracts, tenders, development agreements, joint venture agreements and property transfers. In return for your commitment, you will benefit from an excellent benefits package which includes generous annual leave, flexi-time, access to a Local Government Pension Scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes including, a child care voucher and cycle scheme. In addition, you will also be encouraged to take advantage of learning and development opportunities.
About you:
You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent and have up to date knowledge of property law or contract/procurement law as well as experience of preparing legal documentation. You will be a confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to solve problems in a pragmatic and timely way. You must also be able to work co-operatively and supportively as part of a professional team and be able to manage conflicting priorities to deadlines.
Region: West Location: Salary: Up to £50,642 per annum (including market supplement) Package: Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full time