Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC620048
Salary Range: GBP 39,382 : GBP 43,679 per annum, plus Market Supplement of GBP 1,500 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date:16 March 2025
Interview Date:2 April 2025
The Role:
Join our friendly and supportive Lexcel accredited legal department, passionate about delivering the best for Hampshire and making a real difference to the community
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. Our large legal service supports all Hampshire County Council directorates and a wide range of other public service organisations. Working on matters that are as challenging as they are rewarding, you will advise on a range of interesting, varied, meaningful, high profile and complex projects at the very forefront of public interest, delivering improvements to peoples lives.
We are looking for an in:house Commercial Property Legal Adviser, who must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive who is eligible to hold a practising certificate for England and Wales. You will be successful in the role if you are able to demonstrate sound legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution focused approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work both with colleagues and also on your own initiative and within a strong team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation; and an ability to prioritise effectively to meet deadlines. This role would be well suited to a newly qualified legal adviser or someone wishing to change specialism.
You will join the Commercial Property Team, working with colleagues in all Hampshire County Council directorates and third:party clients. This role includes the provision of legal advice and representation to the County Council's directorates, and to external partners and client bodies. Your role will not only increase the efficiency of the team but also that of the County Council as a whole, and the position offers the unique level of support that comes with working within our well:respected team and Hampshire County Council generally. You will be able to gain valuable legal experience and develop your legal skills through the practical application of your legal knowledge and by advancing transactional commercial property matters which are unique to local authorities
You will take responsibility for a varied casework comprised of transactional commercial property matters. Typical matters will include leasehold matters, easements, deeds of assignment, licences and deeds of covenant. You will also provide legal advice to our client departments, undertake legal research, and offer assistance and mentoring to junior colleagues.
What We Can Offer You:
Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of the area, working partially remotely and from our offices in Winchester.
As a forward:looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. We offer an improved work:life balance through flexible working and an excellent
benefits package including:
:Access to Local Government Pension Scheme;
:25 days up to 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service);
:Electric plug:in hybrid car : Salary Sacrifice Scheme;
:Interest free travel loans and discounts;
:Employee Support Services;
:Family:friendly policies;
:Access to online professional legal research resources.
To learn more about the team,
Hampshire Legal Services.
Additional Information:
Legal Adviser
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Jack Archer, Legal Team Leader on
jack.archerha