Corporate and Property Lawyer in Stoke-on-Trent

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Directorate: Resources

Section: Legal

Location: Civic Centre

Grade: Level 12

Hours: 37 hours per week, part-time hours would be considered

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX to join our Regulatory, Corporate and Property Team to undertake all aspects of corporate and property work.

You will handle a diverse caseload covering corporate and property law, including:
Contracts, public procurement, partnerships, governance, information law, insolvency, grants and loans
Conveyancing, property disputes, high-value sales and purchases, leases, licences and community asset transfers

In this role you will manage complex cases, negotiate with solicitors and third parties, draft high-level legal documents and act as a trusted legal

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