Lawyer

Job Description

Further InformationDo you want a challenging and rewarding career with real opportunities to change the lives of people in Northumberland if you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.Who is NCCWorld renowned as a visitor destination, Northumberland is also the ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. What better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than to sample it on an everyday basisOur Vision is: "To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive."Our Plan is to focus on: Living - we want you to feel safe, healthy and cared for. Enjoying - we want you to love where you live. Connecting - we want you to have access to the things you need. Learning - we want you to achieve and realise your potential. Thriving - we want to attract more and better jobs.For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://working Why choose usWe have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including: 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees). Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles. Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands. A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours. Car Leasing Scheme.Please visit: https://About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.You will be supported by our friendly experienced team primarily based in our main office at Morpeth, County Hall.The role:We are looking for a Property Lawyer- Permanent. Full time (37 hours per week) preferred however part time applications will be considered.The working arrangements are flexible, including the opportunity to work predominantly from home. CLOSING DATE for all applications: TBCWe are seeking to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable Property Lawyer; 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. Candidateswill 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 haveexperience of providing legal advice at the appropriate client levels and managing a busy and varied caseload.You will have an eye for detail and good organisational skills which will enable you to carry a substantial workload. You should also be flexible and innovative in your approach and be able to work as part of a highly effective and valued team. Your role willinvolve delivering tailored advice to tight deadlines and liaising closely with instructing officers in relation 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 practicingcertificate, you will bring plenty of in-depth knowledge in the area of commercial property law. The Property Lawyer post has a starting salary of between £45,495 - £49,590 per annum for those with more than one year PQE (Band 10) or £35,411 - £39,493 for those with less than one year PQE (Band 8). Individuals appointed to Band 8 will transition to Band10 at one year PQE.To view the Job Description and Personal Specification for Band 10 and Band 8, please see the supporting documents attached.Who are we looking forThe Council is looking for a qualified solicitor or barrister or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives who holds a current practicing certificate. For the contracts / procurement lawyer and property lawyer, applications from those approaching qualificationwill be considered.For further information:If you require further information about one of these positions, please contact - Carol Humphries, Principal Solicitor on or via e-mail at .uk Please note that applications on a secondment basis would be considered for the right applicant. Please note that these positions are full time but applications on a part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please check the NorthumberlandCouncil Website.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email .uk with your name and the job titleyou have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enableyou to attend an interview, please also let the team know.