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Planning & Property Lawyer

Employer
Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited
Location
England, Hampshire
Salary
£36013 - £39899 per annum + Additional benefits
Closing date
11 Jul 2017
Reference
M84588

Job Details

Fantastic opportunity for a Planning and Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority based in Hampshire on a permanent basis.

This a fantastic opportunity for Planning and Property Lawyer to join a well-respected, friendly and supportive Local Authority who provide an excellent benefits package.

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic qualified solicitor or Barrister, committed to providing quality cost effective legal services within a joint legal service to two progressive local authorities.

The Councils are progressing with their partnerships and looking at innovative ways to deliver services. The post of Solicitor is a role providing a comprehensive client focused legal service to both Councils with specific responsibility for Planning and Property work including drafting contracts and advising on a number of innovative property matters appropriate to local government. The post holder will be required to undertake research and development in respect of legislative changes and best practice across the broad spectrum of public service provision.

You will have the ability to advice and brief others, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work, effectively on your own as well as being part of a wider team of solicitors. You will be able to influence and persuade others within a complex political environment and to engender trust and confidence. Lastly, you will have plenty of integrity and the ability to contribute to the good governance of the Councils.

DUTIES

The ideal Commercial Lawyer will be able to assist the Local Authority with following duties:

  • Deliver legal services, and assist the lead Solicitor Planning and Property in the Delivery of more complex legal services.
  • To manage a diverse personal caseload of legal matters in particular planning and property matters
  • To appear as advocate on behalf of the Councils at court hearings inquiries and other tribunals
  • To negotiate planning and other agreements on behalf of the Councils in accordance with the decisions and policies of the Councils
  • To undertake legal research on behalf of the Councils
  • To attend Council and Committee meetings to provide legal advice.
  • To represent Legal Services on corporate working groups.
  • To provide legal advice to Councillors and senior managers on sensitive and/or complex legal matters.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

Our client is looking for a Planning and Property Lawyer who has:

  • At least 5 years post qualification experience
  • Knowledge of local government law and of planning law in particular

BENEFITS

Alongside a generous wage package our client is offering the ideal Commercial Lawyer additional benefits, which will include:

  • Excellent local government pension scheme
  • Employee benefits package which offers discounts in shops, restaurants and cinema's
  • Annual and quarterly awards scheme where staff can gain an extra days holiday or a financial award
  • Mileage rates are at AA rates
  • There may be opportunities to work from home dependant on workload
  • 27 days annual leave excluding bank holidays, this rises to 30 after 5 years' service
  • Eye care / childcare vouchers and discounts to the leisure facilities which are next to the offices

Location: This organisation is well situated, and can be easily accessed by rail or road from London or the Home Counties

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Laura Hayward in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Sellick Partnership is a market leader in legal recruitment, offering temporary, contract and permanent solutions. Over the last decade we have built up an enviable relationship with key employers, and our expert team of consultants boast up to date market knowledge and a strong reputation, making Sellick Partnership best placed to help you.

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About Sellick Partnership

Established in 2002, Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment business with seven offices nationwide and more than 100 employees.

We offer a complete legal recruitment service on a nationwide basis within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Our Legal team are considered one of the best in the country and are highly knowledgeable in their specialist markets.

Our Legal Recruitment Consultants are market specialists and highly experienced in sourcing and placing high-calibre locum, contract and permanent legal professionals across the UK.

We recruit across all areas of law, sourcing and placing candidates in legal jobs such as legal director, legal executive, barristers and solicitors as well as positions at the paralegal level.

For our clients, we offer a tailored approach to recruitment services that is based on the needs of your organisation. We take the time to get to know you and your organisation, and support you at every step of the way to secure high-calibre legal candidates every time.

For our candidates, we regularly partner with legal chambers and specialist legal organisations to hold CPD training events, workshops and seminars to help you keep abreast of industry news and topical issues. These events for legal professionals are a great way of networking and learning new skills that you can use as you progress through your legal career.

With in-depth sector knowledge, an extensive network of clients and high-calibre legal professionals plus an unrivalled name in the market, we are best placed to support your recruitment needs. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can help you.

Manchester: 0161 834 1642

Leeds: 0113 243 9775

London: 0203 997 9255

We specialise in recruiting professionals into a variety of positions on a permanent and temporary basis across the following specialisms: Finance & Accountancy, HR, Procurement, Change & Transformation, ICT & Digital Technology, Actuarial, Wealth & Investment Management, Housing & Property Services and Senior & Executive. To find out more about Sellick Partnership, please visit our website: www.sellickpartnership.co.uk

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