Town Hall, Luton (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
GBP 48,710.00 - 51,802.00 per year;GBP 3,203.00 ;GBP 8,000.00
About the job
Salary: £48,710 to £51,802 a year plus £3,203 car benefit
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Are you a skilled solicitor with a passion for property law? Do you thrive on delivering exceptional legal services in a dynamic environment?
We're looking for a Property Solicitor to join our dedicated legal team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of supporting the Council, its Executive, Committees, and Sub-Committees, ensuring they receive comprehensive legal advice and representation.
You'll be assisting in providing a top-tier legal service to the Council and its various departments, offering expert legal advice on residential and commercial property matters and managing your own caseload with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
About you
We are seeking someone with demonstrable experience of managing major commercial and residential conveyancing transactions with minimal supervision. You should have the ability to independently handle your own caseload , solve problems systematically, and assess and present business and legal risks effectively.
Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to gather relevant information in complex situations and produce clear, effective legal documents. You'll also need excellent management skills and a thorough knowledge of English Law, Property and Conveyancing Law, and Land Law.
Applicants must be solicitors or barristers qualified in England (with a practising certificate or rights of audience) or Fellows of CILEX with a minimum of 5years plus post qualification experience .
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Salary: £48,710 to £51,802 a year plus £3,203 car benefit
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Are you a skilled solicitor with a passion for property law? Do you thrive on delivering exceptional legal services in a dynamic environment?
We're looking for a Property Solicitor to join our dedicated legal team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of supporting the Council, its Executive, Committees, and Sub-Committees, ensuring they receive comprehensive legal advice and representation.
You'll be assisting in providing a top-tier legal service to the Council and its various departments, offering expert legal advice on residential and commercial property matters and managing your own caseload with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
About you
We are seeking someone with demonstrable experience of managing major commercial and residential conveyancing transactions with minimal supervision. You should have the ability to independently handle your own caseload , solve problems systematically, and assess and present business and legal risks effectively.
Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to gather relevant information in complex situations and produce clear, effective legal documents. You'll also need excellent management skills and a thorough knowledge of English Law, Property and Conveyancing Law, and Land Law.
Applicants must be solicitors or barristers qualified in England (with a practising certificate or rights of audience) or Fellows of CILEX with a minimum of 5years plus post qualification experience .
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
Closing date: Mon 10/02/2025 at 00:00
Job reference: LBC03561