Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government consultancy based in Stratford-on-Avon is seeking an experienced Principal Solicitor in Commercial and Residential Property. The role involves managing a team of property lawyers and handling complex legal work. The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial property law and a commitment to local government work. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Health cash plan scheme

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property work, including land assembly for regeneration.
• Local government experience is desirable but not essential.
• Management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directly involved in varied and high-quality legal work.
• Manage a team of six property lawyers providing support.
• Advise senior officers and councillors on high profile cases.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Adaptable

Self-motivated

Experience in commercial property work

Team management

Education

Qualified solicitor, barrister, or fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property

£50,788 - £53,878

Stratford-on-Avon

37 hours per week

Hybrid/flexible working available

About the Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property position:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to have partnered with Stratford-on-Avon District Council on a permanent recruitment campaign to recruit a Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property. The Legal Service supports two ambitious local authorities involved in a range of exciting projects. The ideal candidate will join their friendly, supportive and dynamic Legal team supporting Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced property solicitor (or equivalent) to take the next step in their career. The role is a mix of both people and case management, allowing for both areas of work to be developed successfully. The existing team is experienced, and processes are slick, making this an ideal 'step up' into management for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities of the Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property include:

• You will be directly involved in varied and high-quality legal work and make a positive difference to local communities.
• You will work in a supportive environment, having your own varied caseload of complex legal work, advising senior officers and councillors on high profile cases across both local authorities.
• In addition, you will manage a team of six excellent property lawyers providing technical and motivational support and professional development.
• This senior role is an integral part of the Legal Team working with the Legal Services Manager and the Team Leaders (Commercial and Planning & Regulatory) to shape the direction of the Legal Team.

Required experience for the Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property should include:

• Candidates must be enthusiastic, adaptable and self-motivated for this role.
• You will have experience in commercial property work, including land assembly for regeneration, development or project purposes, as well as an awareness of the wider issues, such as best value and subsidy control.
• Local government experience and management experience are desirable but not essential, provided you have an interest and commitment to local government work and to managing and developing teams.
• Applications will be considered from qualified solicitors, barristers and fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives.

The Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property role comes with the following benefits:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexi time scheme available.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for the Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property role, you can apply within. Alternatively, if you want to find out more information on the role or organisation, you can contact Kate Jasper at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat.

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