Principal Prop Planning & Comm Solicitor
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Civic Centre |
| Region: | North East England |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Category: | Legal |
| Date Posted: | 20/08/2024 |
| Reference: | 0000006385 |
Description
LEGAL, GOVERNANCE & HR SERVICES
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
PRINCIPAL PROPERTY, PLANNING & COMMERCIAL SOLICITOR REF: 107438
Band 14 £48,474 - £52,704pa
Permanent
37hpw
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated lawyer to join the Council’s Legal Services Department and to manage a small team dealing with all of the authority’s property, planning and commercial matters. The successful applicant will have knowledge of the Council’s planning functions, strong commercial awareness and the ability to draft and complete complex agreements.
You will be capable of researching and advising upon all planning and other environmental issues, together with the competence of attending and advising members at Planning Committee, following an introductory period. The applicant will equally be capable of supervising the team dealing with the purchase and sale of commercial property along with other complex contractual matters.
We would welcome applicants with a specialism in planning, property or commercial contracts but with a willingness and ability to develop their practice into other areas consistent with this role.
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career along with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including:
· Local Government Pension Scheme
· 29 days holiday plus public holidays
· Flexitime scheme (upto 13 days additional leave per annum and flexible start and finish times, subject to managers approval)
· Hybrid Working (work from home and two mandatory days in the Office on daysto be agreed with manager)
For further information please contact Neil Wilson on 01429 284383.
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Closing date: 20 September 2024 - midnight
Interviews: week commencing 23 September 2024
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