Principal Property and Projects Lawyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Hybrid working arrangement
£52,889 - £56,633 per annum (pay award pending)
We are looking for a Principal Property and Projects Lawyer to join the team at Barnsley Council during an exciting period of growth!
Key responsibilities of the Principal Property and Projects Lawyer role:
* Directly line managing 1 Senior Property Lawyer and 1 Development Lawyer, who are responsible for the management of 6 Lawyers and 2 Legal Assistants.
* Assisting the team with complex commercial and residential property matters, including leading on major project work such as Glassworks and Alhambra shopping centres.
* Be a part of the Senior Management Team for the Legal Services.
* Dealing with case allocation for the team.
* Dealing with 1:1s and HR issues relating to the team.
* 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
* Management experience would be desirable
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
* Flexi time and use of up to 5 banked flexi days per year
* 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
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.
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