We have an excellent opportunity for a lawyer to join the Property Legal Team. As a Property Lawyer you will specialise in providing advice and assistance to manage the Council's large property portfolio, and the Landlord and Tenant issues that arise.
The work of the property legal team is varied, and you will have the opportunity to be part of large regeneration projects within Buckinghamshire, which have a direct impact on the local community and where you will provide property legal advice to Officers and Members.
Are you committed to making a difference? Do you want the work you do to have a real impact for the local community? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your career to undertake varied and complex case work?
The salary advertised for this role is dependent on experience. We have a full-time post available, however, we would consider applications for part-time work. Please note if you are working part-time the salary would be pro-rata.
About us
Legal Services is at the heart of the Organisation and provides a fast paced and rewarding career in a supportive environment. Career development is something we are very passionate about; we are committed to building an exceptional in-house Legal Service, utilising our colleague’s talent and making the most of what they have to offer.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we continue to grow and develop our service. The recently redesigned in-house legal service is expanding to support the varied work of this diverse authority and to provide a wider range of in-house specialism.
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If that’s not enough reason to join us, you will be entitled to a range of benefits from Buckinghamshire Council including a very competitive employer pension contribution, generous annual leave allowance and discounts in a range of services and restaurants.
About the role
We are seeking qualified legal professionals who enjoy working collaboratively to offer pro-active, innovative and customer-focussed advice to support the delivery of multi-disciplined, high-profile projects.
We are recruiting 1 x property lawyer for a fixed term contract of 2 years.
You will be a qualified lawyer with experience to provide legal advice to the client team which manages the Council's large property portfolio. You will deal with the sale and purchase of properties, commercial and agricultural leases and property management documents, as well as attending meetings with key clients and stakeholders. The Council also plans to deliver regeneration projects within Buckinghamshire. The post holder will provide property legal advice in relation to these projects, working closely with colleagues across the legal department and client department.
Property litigation experience is desirable as you may be requested to advise on contentious property matters.
For further information on this role please see the attached job summary.
Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.
About you
We welcome applications from Solicitors, Barristers and Legal Executives, with relevant experience advising officers and members in property law, built from a career in either the public or private sector. Naturally, you’ll be highly motivated and proactive, with a developed knowledge in property law. You will bring experience, knowledge and excellent drafting skills to the role, as well as the ability to provide sound legal advice You will be collaborative and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and will actively participate and support the team.
We offer a vibrant and stimulating legal environment, fostering a culture of learning and knowledge sharing. We aim to inspire and develop our in-house lawyers to be leaders in their field. Our in-house lawyers take pride in their professional approach and the quality of the service provided. This role is an opportunity for a lawyer who shares that ethos to join a team which provides a pathway to a dynamic and rewarding professional future.
Other information
We have adopted a hybrid way of working offering flexibility in terms of working hours and location. Attendance at the office is expected for team collaboration days, departmental and service meetings. The role also requires attendance at face-to-face meetings and hearings in Buckinghamshire (or further afield). However, we recognise much of this role can also be performed from home or an alternate location. We encourage colleagues to make the most of the options this provides and take control of their own work life balance
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
-All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
-All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
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