Local Government Lawyer — Flexible Career Growth

Lawyers in Local Government; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible working

Childcare scheme (in approved cases)

Training and development

Occupational health programme

Holiday and sickness scheme ent append

Local government pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

East Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a motivated legal professional to join its Legal Services team in a career progression role, with the opportunity to develop experience across a varied local government caseload.

The post offers permanent, full-time employment with flexible working arrangements subject to service needs. You will support officers, committees and the Corporate Management Team across conveyancing, planning obligations, litigation and contract work.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of local government law and experience in one or more relevant practice areas.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to organise and prioritise your own workload in a changing environment.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and confidence working to deadlines.
• A customer-focused, collaborative approach and a positive, self-motivated attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn the Council's systems.

Aufgaben

• Draft legal documents, correspondence, advice and reports accurately and professionally.
• Handle conveyancing matters, including leases and documentation relating to the acquisition and disposal of property interests.
• Negotiate and draft planning obligations under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
• Prepare pleadings for civil and criminal litigation and represent the Director Legal in related proceedings, as appropriate.
• Draft and complete contracts and associated documentation.
• Attend meetings to provide legal advice and undertake resulting actions.
• Support training, service improvement and quality standards, including relevant accreditation requirements.

Kenntnisse

Local government law

Research skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

East Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a motivated legal professional to join its Legal Services team in a career progression role, with the opportunity to develop experience across a varied local government caseload.

The post offers permanent, full-time employment with flexible working arrangements subject to service needs. You will support officers, committees and the Corporate Management Team across conveyancing, planning obligations, litigation and contract work.