Senior Property Lawyer

Reigate, United Kingdom

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, timely and effective legal advice, representation and assistance to the County Council, its members, officers and committees, enabling the Council to discharge its functions lawfully and effectively. The role will manage a varied and demanding caseload, provide expert legal advice with minimal supervision, support the management and development of Legal Services, and contribute to reducing reliance on external legal support.

• Provide authoritative and practical legal advice to the County Council, its members, officers and committees across relevant areas of law.
• Manage a full, varied and demanding caseload, delivering high-quality legal solutions with minimal supervision and in accordance with Lexcel practice management standards.
• Undertake and/or manage advocacy, representation and legal proceedings where required.
• Support the management of identified groups of lawyers, providing leadership, supervision, direction and expert legal advice in accordance with business needs.
• Supervise, coach, mentor and develop more junior members of staff, supporting high standards of professional practice and service delivery.
• Assist with the management of Legal Services and its resources, contributing to the development of a flexible, multi-disciplinary and effective legal service.
• Identify legal, operational and emerging issues, trends and opportunities and provide advice to support appropriate action and informed decision-making.
• Support the Monitoring Officer in advising the County Council on matters of illegality or procedural default and assist in ensuring such matters are appropriately investigated.
• Contribute to the development of policies, procedures and new ways of working within Legal Services and across the Council.
• Provide legal input into major projects, reviews, initiatives and strategic objectives, identifying practical and innovative solutions.
• Build effective relationships with senior officers, managers, members, external partners and professional advisers to understand requirements and deliver effective legal support.
• Contribute to the training and development of Council staff, ensuring awareness of relevant legal developments, emerging…