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Senior Lawyer (Property)

Employer
Horsham District Council
Location
Horsham, West Sussex
Salary
£36,876-£40,760 pa & attractive benefits
Closing date
7 May 2019

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Senior Lawyer (Property)

£36,876-£40,760 pa & attractive benefits

Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RL

If you're an adaptable and highly organised solicitor, barrister or fellow chartered legal executive with experience of property law and practice, you could play a key role at Horsham District Council as a Senior Lawyer (Property).

We are looking for a creative and proactive Senior Lawyer (Property) to join our dynamic Legal Services Department. Assisting the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, you will provide an efficient and economic legal service to the council in all matters pertaining to property law and practice.

As one of our go-to experts in the area, you will manage your own caseload, draft property contracts, leases, licences and transfer deeds – and will assist with and provide prompt, clear and accurate written and verbal advice in this specialist field.  You will undertake conveyancing and property work of all kinds, including: the acquisition and disposal of land, business and residential leases, landlord and tenant matters,  development schemes and agreements, housing enabling work and assets of community value nominations.

To succeed as Senior Lawyer (Property), you will be able to deal effectively with a range of people from different backgrounds using clear, concise, modern and authoritative communication skills. You will have a systematic approach to your work and the proven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines. Furthermore, you will be a confident IT user, someone who's committed to continuous professional development and who's able to communicate effectively with colleagues and be an excellent team player.  You will also have proven drafting skills to enable you to produce clear and concise property documents using modern precedents.

Experience of working in a local government legal practice and of dealing with council members is desirable, although not essential, and ideally you will be able to demonstrate some knowledge of local government structure.

Ref: CR1340.

Closing date: 7 May 2019.

Interviews: Week commencing 13 May 2019.

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If you're an adaptable and highly organised solicitor, barrister or fellow chartered legal executive with experience, you could play a key role at Horsham District Council. 

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