Property Solicitor

Wiltshire Council; Broxmore Park; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement

Hybrid working

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join the Legal Property and Planning team, providing expert advice across a broad portfolio of property matters. You will manage your own caseload, lead on complex property matters and work with colleagues and external counsel to deliver successful outcomes.

You will advise on mortgages, trusts, ACVs and governance issues, with a view to shaping major developments and supporting Council priorities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience advising on local authority property matters within a public sector setting.
• Experience with complex conveyancing, land held on trust and governance issues.
• ACVs and related legislation knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload and lead on complex property matters.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to the Council and stakeholders.
• Represent the Council where appropriate and collaborate with external counsel.
• Drive service improvement and maintain high professional standards.

Skills

Property law

Strategic advice

Stakeholder management

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Tools

Local government experience

Job description

Are you an experienced solicitor or barrister looking for an opportunity to shape major developments, support communities and influence key Council priorities?
We are seeking a talented Senior Solicitor to join our Legal Services team, providing expert legal advice across a diverse and challenging portfolio of property matters. Working closely with senior officers, elected members and service departments, you will deliver practical, solution-focused advice on matters ranging from routine transactions to complex, high-profile projects that help deliver the Council's strategic objectives.
In this role, you will join our Legal Property and Planning team and you will have a focus on property law matters. You will manage your own caseload, lead on complex property matters, represent the Council where appropriate, and work collaboratively with colleagues and external counsel to achieve successful outcomes. You will use your technical expertise, sound judgement and strong analytical skills to provide clear and confident advice to a wide range of stakeholders.
You will have significant experience advising on a broad range of local authority property matters, including complex conveyancing transactions, land held on trust, disposals involving probate estates, and property issues affecting charities and charitable organisations. Experience advising on mortgages, trust arrangements, charitable land transactions and governance matters will be particularly valuable. Experience of advising on Assets of Community Value (ACVs) and related legislation would be an advantage.
As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to service improvement, support best practice and help maintain the highest standards of professional legal delivery. In return, you will join a supportive, forward-thinking legal service that values collaboration, innovation and professional development. Join us and make a lasting impact on the places and communities we serve. This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best.

We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment.

Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.

Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura).

Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission.

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