This Commercial and Property Lawyer post sits in the legal services team at Harlow Council, working under the Specialist Lawyer and Head of Legal Services. The work centres on legal advice for town centre regeneration, housing development, commercial contracts and strategic property matters. The role calls for substantial post-qualification experience and regular advice to committees and elected members. Most full-time staff are expected in the office four days a week.
What the job involves
- Provide high-quality legal advice on commercial, property and regeneration matters
- Advise on town centre regeneration, housing development and complex commercial contracts
- Support the delivery of the Council's key projects
- Help officers and members manage legal issues and risk
- Support strategic decision-making on high-profile transactions
- Help the Council meet its objectives through legal advice
Qualifications
- Qualified solicitor, barrister or CILEX legal professional
Experience
- Substantial post-qualification experience
- In-depth experience of a broad range of commercial property portfolio matters
- Experience advising committees and working with elected members
Skills & knowledge
- Broad understanding of local government law, especially governance, contracts and property
- Commercial awareness
- Resilience and the ability to build trusted relationships
What’s offered
- Pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working arrangements where possible
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Employee assistance programme
- Development opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
