Are you an effective communicator and problem-solver, enthusiastic, proactive and enjoy working in a team? If so, we have a fantastic permanent opportunity as a Commercial Property Lawyer and in addition we can offer some fantastic benefits.
* Salary from £47,718 per annum to £49,764 per annum
* Full-time – 37 hours a week
* Hybrid/Flexible working
* Pension scheme – 19% total contribution (you pay approximately 6.5%) and by joining the scheme this includes Death in service cover of 3 x your salary
* Annual leave – 26 days plus bank holidays increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service plus bank holidays AND you can buy additional leave should you need to!
* Employee Assistance scheme, store discounts, flexi hours scheme, cycle to work scheme and much more!
This exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Legal Services at Sheffield City Council at what will be exciting times for Sheffield as it continues its existing regeneration and embarks on new programmes. The team you will be working in is managed by a Senior Lawyer based in the Town Hall. Our team provides transactional services and legal advice in relation to a wide range of complex property areas, including right to buy and commercially related residential acquisitions, commercial landlord and tenant, academies, property and charitable trusts.
The successful candidate will:
* Manage a varied case load including high-profile and complex matters
* Work closely with senior officers and at times councillors, external lawyers and developers as well as an established commercial property and regeneration team of officers
* Work collaboratively with a team of friendly and hardworking lawyers and professional officers
* Work with the Senior Lawyer, the Legal Leadership Team and other stakeholders to provide high quality legal services
For the role, you will need:
* Recognised Legal Qualification (Solicitor/Barrister or FCILEX)
* Good experience of complex commercial property and regeneration work
* Excellent communication and comprehensive commercial property drafting skills
* The ability to work with both internal and external professionals on major regeneration projects and other complex matters
Sheffield is a brilliant city. It is resourceful, inventive, welcoming – a place rooted in its history and ambitious for the future. It’s a place full of potential and we are working hard to create a council that works with residents, communities and businesses to unleash that potential.
For an informal discussion, please contact David Sellars on 0114 273 059.
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
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