Senior Solicitor (Land and Contracts)

Corporate Governance GRADE 8 - £30,311 to £34,894

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s Legal Services Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Solicitor/FILEX to join our legal team, who is committed to the development of a positive, professional, forward looking and customer focused service.

The legal service provides a key role in the Authority’s corporate governance arrangements.

You should be enthusiastic and confident with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. This post offers an exciting opportunity to both apply your expertise and develop your knowledge and skills in a number of areas including property law (particularly commercial leases) and contractual matters.

Local government experience is not essential, but you should have a flexible approach and be able to deliver in a busy and challenging environment.

We offer a good range of employee benefits including generous leave entitlement, flexible working and excellent pension provisions. Free car parking is also available.

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact David Whelan, Legal Services Manager on 01772 625279.

Closing date: Tuesday 29th April 2014

Application form and further details are available from our website www.southribble.gov.uk/ jobs or by telephoning Corporate Admin on (01772) 625500.

We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

South Ribble Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all minority groups within the community.

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