Principal Property and Projects Lawyer Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Hybrid working arrangement
£Sellick Partnership is proud to be working with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council on an exclusive basis for the recruitment into their legal team. We are looking for a Principal Property and Projects Lawyer to join the team at a really exciting time.
Key responsibilities of the Principal Property and Projects Lawyer role:
Directly line managing 1 Senior Property Lawyer and 1 Senior Projects Lawyer, who are responsible for the management of 6 Lawyers and 2 Legal Assistants.
Assisting the team with complex commercial and residential property matters
Advising and assisting with major projects on behalf of the Council around developments, transport and regeneration.
Be a part of the Senior Management Team for the Legal Services.
Leading on improvement of the team with policies and procedures, looking at standard processes and reporting against performance indicators.
Experience required for the Principal Projects and Property Lawyer role:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive
Experience of leading on major projects
Benefits of the Principal Property and Projects Lawyer role:
Legal assistant support
Fantastic training and development opportunities
Competitive salary.
Excellent local government pension scheme, including the option to contribute to an Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working.
Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service and an additional 5 discretionary days used for Christmas shutdown
Car lease scheme, salary sacrifice for a brand new car!
Salary sacrifice scheme for extra annual leave, cycle to work, home electronics and childcare vouchers.
Discounts on car parking, rail travel, eating out, leisure attractions and gym memberships.
Family friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.
Discounts on parking
Experience required for the Principal Property and Development Lawyer role:
We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background. We encourage candidates from a range of background and experience to apply as Barnsley has excellent training and development opportunities for candidates.
How to apply for the Principal Property and Development Lawyer role:
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Sara Robinson in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential chat.