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We are looking for a dynamic commercial property lawyer to deal with an exciting and varied range of local authority work. The Property Team provides advice to the County Council, District Councils and to other external public bodies who engage our services. Our work includes complex property work including property development work and project working, sales, acquisitions, deeds of grant, landlord and tenant work and legal research and advice.
About you
The candidate will have a background in property law and ideally have some knowledge of local government as a client (although this is not essential) will need to demonstrate an excellent knowledge and experience of commercial property work, good communication and I.T skills, an ability to work as part of a team and the ability to prioritise and work confidently and flexibly under pressure to deliver a high quality service to clients. The role will require the candidate to act in a supervisory and supportive capacity to colleagues and in the absence of the Principal Lawyer to undertake certain management responsibilities.
Ideally, the role is full-time but part-time hours will be considered
Interested in the role and what we can offer?
We care about our staff so we want to offer you a competitive salary, generous holidays and access to our pension scheme. It is important to us that you have an excellent work/life balance and the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills in a supportive Local Authority setting where no two days are the same!
The position will be based in Lincoln but the Council has adopted a Smarter Working approach which means that the role will involve both remote working and office attendance.
Applicants must be lawyers who hold relevant qualifications or have equivalent experience. If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description and Post Outline. In order to be shortlisted please evidence the required experience and skills within the Personal Statement section of the application form. CV's will not be accepted for this position.
If this role interests you please call Euan Gibson on 01522 552140 for an informal chat.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
Closing date: 5th February 2024
Interviews: 22nd February 2024
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
