Senior Lawyer – Property and Regeneration

Senior Lawyer – Property and Regeneration (Remote) needed, £39.94ph PAYE – Reference: OR18264 Job Details – To undertake an extensive legal caseload of complex property and regeneration related work as part of the Shared Legal Service. To undertake an extensive legal caseload of complex property and regeneration related work (including Landlord and Tenant work) as a senior member of the Property and Regeneration Team providing high level legal advice, services to elected members, including committees, and to senior managers and staff across the Mid Kent Services Authorities (Maidstone, Swale & Tunbridge Wells BCs) (Authorities) and to any other customer in accordance with Lexcel standards and in a way that reflects the values. To keep abreast of legal developments in the field of property and regeneration and help to ensure that the Property and Regeneration Team operates in accordance with modern good practice. To provide legal supervision to less senior fee earners in the Property and Regeneration Team as appropriate and work closely with Legal Support Officers to supervise the administrative support they provide on legal transactions. To be committed to the Visions, Strategic Plans and policy frameworks of the Authorities. To use and assist others to use information technology systems including the case management system (Iken) and to carry out duties in the most efficient and effective manner. To participate in intra- and inter-departmental working parties and corporate groups across the Authorities. To represent the Authorities as appropriate at external meetings. To deputise for the Team Leader (Property and Regeneration) when required. To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post. To undertake any training and development as required. To comply fully with the Equal Opportunity Policy. To comply fully with the Health and Safety at Work Policy. To assist as required in the Emergency Plan. To comply fully with the IT Security Policy. To communicate with clients at the required level or as a client focused role be able to communicate with our clients at the agreed level. To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade of the post Qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive or other qualified lawyer with local government experience. Substantial post qualification legal practice experience in the field of property and regeneration.Experience of advising Senior Officers and Members on all aspects of property and regeneration law (including Landlord and Tenant work) and procedures. A track record of providing legal advice and support to senior leaders and key decision-makers at the highest levels in the subject area of property and regeneration law and practice. Experience of operating in politically sensitive environments and able to demonstrate a good degree of political nous. Experience of working on the legal aspects of large-scale re-development, with particular expertise in re-development and lettings of retail centres Experience in dealing with and advising on Assets of Community Value – nominations, process, decision making and reviews.Experience and knowledge of the law in one of the following areas – Planning, Contracts & Commissioning, Contentious, Corporate Governance.Experience of partnership working or working within a shared service. Experience of best practice, innovation and continuous improvement in the delivery of legal services. Sound knowledge and understanding of property and regeneration law and practice including landlord and tenant work, giving advice, drafting and negotiation. Knowledge and understanding of the political nature of local government and democratic process.Personal gravitas with an ability to operate with confidence and credibility at the highest levels of the MKS Authorities. Able to demonstrate through previous experience the qualities and characteristics relevant to this post that are set out in the values. High standards of written and oral communication with demonstrable ability to communicate with elected members, senior managers and staff at all levels.Resilient and committed, remaining composed under pressure. Ability to respond efficiently to the changing needs of clients and competing priorities of the MKS Authorities.Understanding of the role of legal services and how they can contribute to the achievement of corporate priorities. Understanding of the corporate priorities of the MKS Authorities and how they relate to the work. Ability to travel to attend offices of the MKS Authorities wherever that office may be based. Ability to be available (i) to attend evening meetings remotely or at the offices of the MKS Authorities and (ii) in the event of emergencies or urgent management issues in relation to the MKS Authorities. Driving Licence This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr