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Lead Lawyer

4 months ago

Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom Westmorland and Furness Council Full time

Why work for Westmorland and Furness Council

Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first, and to be the heart of everything we do.

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Property Lawyer and have a good working knowledge in:

  • Freehold and Leasehold Acquisitions and Disposals
  • Leasehold transactional documents, including licences to assign, underleases, licences to alter.
  • Option Agreements, Overage Agreements and Easements.
  • Charity and Trust Law relating to Property transactions.
  • Right to Buy transactions and relevant Housing legislation.
  • Reviewing registered and unregistered titles and drafting Reports on Title.

    You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.

    Experience of working in local government desirable but not essential.

    Other duties will include dealing with a range of matters including providing advice to Officers and Elected Members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required.

    What can we offer you

    If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness please visit our brand new careers site -Our benefits | Careers )

    Application and Interview information

    Closing date: 16th June 2024

    Interview date: W/C 1st July 2024

    We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.

    If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

    Safer Recruitment

    At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

    Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

    Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

    As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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