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Property Lawyer

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/02/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/03/2020 23:59
Salary:
A starting salary of £ 36,876 - £40,760 per annum
Allowances:
36876
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Legal
Vacancy ID:
196096
Employment Location:
County Hall
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
3 Mar
Further Information
Property Lawyer
37 hours per week
CLOSING DATE 03/03/2020 at midnight

The Council  
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.  
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working  

The Service
The Council’s in-house Legal Services Team seek to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable property lawyer.

The role  
You will have experience in advising clients on a full range of property matters  such as commercial transactions, disposals and acquisitions and landlord and tenant matters.  
Candidates will be involved from simple landlord and tenant matters up to complex development agreements, development projects including transport related matters and high value commercial property transactional work and therefore variety is guaranteed. You will be self-motivated and able to work effectively as a member of a wider interdisciplinary team. You will have experience of providing legal advice at the appropriate client levels and managing a busy and varied caseload.  

Your role will involve delivering tailored advice to tight deadlines and liaising closely with instructing officers with regard to all areas of your work. 
This role offers an opportunity to work at the heart of Local Government and you will join the Corporate and Governance team within Legal Services. 

A qualified solicitor or barrister or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate, you will bring plenty of in-depth knowledge in the area of commercial property law. With relevant experience in this area, you will advise and communicate with in-house clients and colleagues.
You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills which will enable you to carry a substantial workload.
Flexible and innovative in your approach, you will help us to positively develop new areas of practice.  

We are offering:   
- A starting salary of £ 36,876 - £40,760 per annum (Band 9)
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
- Flexible working arrangements   

If you would like to be part of a dynamic, busy and friendly team committed to providing an excellent legal service in this vital area of work we would very much like to hear from you.
If you require further information about the position please contact Helen Lancaster, Principal Solicitor on 01670 623323 or via e-mail at helen.lancaster@northumberland.gov.uk or Liam Henry, Legal Services Manager on  01670 623324 or liam.henry@northumberland.gov.uk

To view the Job Description and Personal Specification and or further guidance on completing your application and information about our equality and diversity initiatives, please see attached
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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