Principal Property Lawyer

Opportunities in Hertfordshire County Council

Due to continued expansion and collaboration with a number of district councils in our area, we are looking for ambitious and talented lawyers in a number of our teams, all based at Hertford.

In return, you will be rewarded with a competitive benefits package as well as a strong focus on work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Principal Property Lawyer Ref: HCC08044
£46,646 - £49,619 p.a. (plus a welcome payment of £4,000 and a market forces payment of £4,000 p.a)

We are looking for an experienced property lawyer and manager to lead the Property law team. You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive with significant post – qualification experience in Property law, ideally including Local Government experience and a successful track record of managing a team of lawyers.

In addition to personally handling the Council’s more complex property transactions, you will play a key role in the management of the Group, promoting its services and leading on the delivery of high quality, cost effective legal services to the County Council, its Members and Officers.

For more information and to apply, please see www.hertfordshire.gov.uk and search the reference number above.

For an informal discussion please contact:

For the Property roles – Mary Cormack, Assistant Chief Legal Officer, on 01992 556274 Mary.Cormack@hertfordshire.gov.uk or Kathryn Pettitt, Chief Legal Officer on 01992 555527 Kathryn.Pettitt@hertfordshire.gov.uk

For the Commercial roles – John Oakley, Head of Commercial Law, on 01992 555671 John.Oakley@hertfordshire.gov.uk

For the Environment role – Damian Ogbonnaya, Principal Lawyer on 01992 555530 Damian.Ogbonnaya@hertfordshire.gov.uk

For the Education role – Luis Andrade, Principal Lawyer, Adults, Children & Education on 01992 555504 Luis.Andrade@hertfordshire.gov.uk

On your supporting statement in your application, please clearly state which role/roles you are applying for.

Closing date for applications: 9am on 30 May 2017.

Interviews:
Property posts: 5 - 7 June 2017.
Environment lawyer post: week commencing 5 June 2017.
Commercial lawyer posts: 5 - 7 June 2017.
Education lawyer post: 15/16 June 2017.

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