Property Lawyer

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council
Directorate
:
Resources
Section
:
Legal, Governance and Customer Services
Location
:
Civic Centre
Grade
:
Level 12
Salary
: £45,091 - £48,226 per annum
Hours
: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council is more than just a job – it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most força. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke‑on‑Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high‑quality services that our residents need.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Conveyancer or Fellow of CILEX to join our Regulatory, Corporate and Property Team to undertake an effective and efficient wide‑ranging land and property based legal service. 我的职责将涵盖多样化的项目，包括：

• Commercial conveyancingיברס, property disputes, high‑value sales and purchases, leases, licences and loans

This is a fixed‑term opportunity for 6 months for a Property Lawyer who will take responsibility for a diverse range of predominantly property files, with a Local Government flavour.

• Support senior leaders including the Principal Solicitor, Head of Service and Director to ensure our legal services meet the Council’s business needs and customer requirements in line with strategic objectives.
• Deliver efficient and effective legal support to the Council, Committees and Departments.
• Stay ahead of legislation and local authority issues, providing clear advice and guidance to Members, officers and corporate bodies on complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with procedures and the law.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice to elected Members, officers and partners on the Council’s functions.

• A high level of understanding and awareness of the.colliderlegal environment
• Work confidently within legal processes, applying strong political awareness to foster effective relationships
• Experience in drafting a range of legal documentation relevant to the role
• Ability to work independently to manage own هزار caseload to meet deadlines along with excellent organisational skills

• A competitive salary based on your skills, voudrais and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous annual leave, packing starting at 28 days prep bank holidays
• An excellentенти local authority benefit pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

If you would like to corporation the role in more detail, please contact Chris Parry:
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At Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from under‑represented or marginal vegna backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

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