Senior Solicitor
Salary: £48,663 - £54,406 (Grade H) plus cash alternative car allowance of £3900 per annum
Location: Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week
DBS Check: Yes
This role focuses on providing legal advice, negotiating and drafting documents relating to property and planning, in addition to criminal and civil litigation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role helping us deliver our goals; making a difference to our community.
In order to be successful you will need to be an experienced lawyer with an excellent working knowledge of property and planning law and associated contracts. You’ll also have a sharp eye for accuracy and the ability to manage a mixed caseload, priorities and deadlines effectively. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships within the team and the wider organisation are essential.
Above all else, if you’re a team player with the flexibility, initiative and drive to not only contribute to the success of our dedicated legal team but to the council as a whole, then we want to hear from you.
In return, we are offering you a chance to thrive and further your career development with a range of regular management and other learning & development sessions whilst your role enables you to make a lasting impact on the Folkestone & Hythe District.
We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Nicola Murton (Legal Services Manager) on 01303 853308 or email nicola.murton@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 21 October 2024.
Interviews are due to be held on Tuesday 05 November 2024.
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