Senior Solicitor

3 weeks ago

West Bridgford Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom Nottinghamshire County Council Full time

This position has been identified as a Politically Restricted post under The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended) and the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (No.2) Regulations 1990 imposing political restrictions on the holders of certain posts.

The posts are either specified in the Act or contained in a list which the County Council is required to prepare and maintain. The list includes specified and sensitive positions.

Number of posts 1

1 July 2024

Type of vacancy Permanent

Work pattern Full Time

Number of hours to be worked per week 37

Location County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford NG2 7QP

Department Chief Executive's

Interview date 10/07/2024 pm and 11/07/2024 am

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About the Role

Are you an experienced qualified solicitor or barrister looking for a new challenging and rewarding role? We have an exciting opportunity for you As a Senior Solicitor, you will play a pivotal role in managing a team, providing legal advice with an emphasis on one or more of the following:

  • Property including sale and purchase of land, complex leases and land development and regeneration deals.
  • Planning, including s.106 agreements and CIL, planning law and policy, reviewing and advising on planning conditions, planning enforcement, attending and advising at planning committee, ideally including knowledge of minerals and waste planning matters.
  • Highways, including knowledge and interpretation of the Highways legislation and common law, drafting and negotiating s.38 and 278 agreements, private street works code, rights of way and the definitive map.

This is a position which will be hybrid working with some office attendance as the job requires.

What You'll Do

You will manage a team and act as the go-to expert for one or more of the above areas. Your expertise will help us navigate complex legal landscapes and make informed decisions. You will work closely with our service clients, senior officers, and our elected members on some challenging and exciting projects.

Why Join Us?

We believe in fostering a friendly and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We can offer opportunities for mentoring and coaching to help our team members grow both personally and professionally.

You will join a friendly and forward-thinking service with access to:

  • Hybrid working
  • Flexi-working
  • A varied but manageable caseload
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Local government pension scheme

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced qualified solicitor or barrister who is ready to take on new challenges and make a difference. We are happy to receive applications from experienced qualified lawyers with future aspirations to develop a career in the public sector. Previous management experience is not essential as training can be provided. If you're passionate about law, have a keen interest working in the public sector with a willingness to expand your knowledge and eager to contribute to the success of our Council, we are keen to hear from you.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds ideal for the next chapter in your career submit your application online today to take the first step towards an exciting career with us

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: sorriya.richeux@nottscc.gov.uk

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Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

If you have previously started an application form for this vacancy, please login and select “Your applications” by clicking on the dropdown at the side of your username, then select the relevant vacancy to continue with your application.

Find and talk with us online or contact us directly by online form, email, telephone, post or in personat one of our offices.

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