Jobs
Lawyer
Salary
£38,510 to £44,253 per annum plus benefits
Expires
02/11/2026
Company
East Cambridgeshire District Council
Location
Ely, Cambridgeshire
Job Type
Full Time
Lawyer
Post number: LGS015
£38,510 to £44,253 per annum plus benefits
Permanent, full time, with flexible working arrangements considered subject to service needs
Are you building your legal career and ready to take on broader responsibility?
East Cambridgeshire District Council is looking for a motivated legal professional to join its Legal Services team in a career progression role, with the opportunity to develop experience across a varied local government caseload.
Reporting to the Director Legal, you will provide timely, accurate and practical legal support to officers, members, committees and the Corporate Management Team. Your work will cover a broad range of local government matters, including conveyancing and leases, planning obligations, civil and criminal litigation, and contracts.
What you will do
- Draft legal documents, correspondence, advice and reports accurately and professionally
- Handle conveyancing matters, including leases and documentation relating to the acquisition and disposal of property interests
- Negotiate and draft planning obligations under section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
- Prepare pleadings for civil and criminal litigation and represent the Director Legal in related proceedings, as appropriate
- Draft and complete contracts and associated documentation
- Attend meetings to provide legal advice and undertake resulting actions______
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