Property and Contract Lawyer - Chesterfield District, United Kingdom - Derbyshire County Council
Description
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Chesterfield is a great place to live, work and play, with a proud heritage, significant ambitions for the future of its communities and the gateway town to the Peak District National Park. We are centrally located with excellent transport connectivity.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Solicitor , Barrister or Legal Executive .
Chesterfield Borough Council holds an extensive property portfolio. As a consequence, we are in the enviable position of being able to offer a very diverse and interesting caseload to the successful candidate. This includes acting for the Council on the letting of a wide range of commercial accommodation, including retail and industrial premises, offices and hi-tech units. The team also deals with a continuing programme of exciting schemes, including sales of both land and premises and a number of high value and complex matters. The post holder will play a key role in delivering this priority work. This work runs alongside the day-to-day work of a busy Local Government legal office, is able to offer. Applicants should have a thorough knowledge of conveyancing procedure, recent and sound experience of commercial landlord and tenant matters, and the ability to take on a wide and varied caseload.
The post holder will also be required to deliver quality advice and drafting in relation to public procurement and contract matters, and ideally will have practical experience of handling these areas of work, advising clients on tenders/procurement processes, including procurement regulations, and preparing /drafting contracts in a local government setting.
Sound commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, a dynamic and innovative approach to the delivery of a high-quality legal service combined with the ability to fit into a small and friendly team would be ideal qualities to successfully undertake this role.
Candidates who have worked within the public sector or with developed relevant experience gained from working within private practice are encouraged to apply.
The Council is an excellent employer with rewarding conditions of service which include generous leave entitlement and sick pay, flexible and agile working, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, discounted leisure membership and car parking.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Adelle Fitzpatrick at or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with a CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role to k, no later than the closing date below.
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Provisional interview date: Week commencing 29 April 2024
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