Senior Commercial Property & Regeneration Counsel

Cumberland Council; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Lawyer specializing in Commercial Property and Regeneration in Carlisle. The successful candidate will lead a team within Legal Services, managing complex legal cases and providing strategic advice. Applicants must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with solid experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £56,883 - £59,198 per annum and the opportunity to shape legal governance and policy at a local level.

Benefits

Disability Confident Employer

Age Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial post-qualification experience.
• Proven expertise in handling complex legal matters and providing strategic advice.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team within Legal Services.
• Handle a caseload of complex, high-risk legal matters.
• Provide strategic legal advice for policy development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic legal advice

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

A local government authority is seeking a Senior Lawyer specializing in Commercial Property and Regeneration in Carlisle. The successful candidate will lead a team within Legal Services, managing complex legal cases and providing strategic advice. Applicants must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with solid experience. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £56,883 - £59,198 per annum and the opportunity to shape legal governance and policy at a local level.