P About The Role /p div strong Working hours: 35 hours per week /strong /div div strong Contract type: Permanent, Full Time /strong /div div strong Closing date: 11.59pm, 2 April 2025 /strong /div div strong Working style: Hybrid /strong /div div strong Interview method: in person /strong /div div strong This role is subject to: /strong /div ul li strong Qualification /strong - Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Lawyer or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives holding a current practising certificate, or equivalent legal qualification /li li strong Registration /strong with Solicitors Regulatory Authority, The Bar Standards Board or CILEX, or equivalent /li /ul div strong Join Our Dynamic Regeneration Legal Team /strong br/ Our Regeneration Legal Group spearheads the complex negotiation, drafting and delivery of the planning, property and regeneration work that makes this revolution happen. We're now expanding the team to deliver on the Council's ambitious strategy: a href"" Investing in Success: An Economic Strategy for Manchester /a. br/ br/ strong Can you bring us the legal knowledge, experience, agility and innovation we need to get this done? /strong br/ /div div We are expanding our Regeneration Legal Group to support Manchester's strategy - blending property, planning, and regeneration work to create the vibrant future we all envision. br/ br/ We are recruiting a range of lawyers to help us to continue to deliver the Council's ambition and to build positive working relationships with colleagues and clients. /div div In this role you will: /div div ul li Work as a lawyer in property legal services and have the chance to be involved with some of the most high profile and interesting work in the city and the region. Acting for Manchester Council, Salford Council and the GMCA, you will advise on regeneration projects that impact and shape cities, communities and environments. /li li Be involved in the delivery of major city centre commercial and residential redevelopments, including social housing and student accommodation, the building and management of health and leisure centres, community hubs, schools and colleges. /li li Advise the councils on their estate management matters, including the grant of leases, re-gears, deeds of variations, the grant of licences and consents. /li li The grant of academy leases. /li li Manage and supervise a team of lawyers undertaking high volume residential and commercial property work, including right to buy and enfranchisements, CPOs, leases, deeds of variation and licences. /li li Take part in the delivery of training and development of the property team. /li li Assist lawyers in the wider Regeneration group on the property aspects of development projects. /li li Work efficiently and under pressure. /li li Work flexibly to support the needs of the property team and the wider Regeneration Group. /li /ul /div p About the Candidate /p div span We would love to hear from you if you have significant experience and knowledge in a number of the following areas: /span /div ul li Acquisitions and disposals, option agreements, easements and wayleave agreements, including SDLT and Land Registry requirements. /li li Investigating and certifying title. /li li Grant of commercial leases, including licences to assign, sublet, alter and occupy and deeds of variation. /li li Conditional agreements for sale and building leases for commercial and residential developments. /li li Leasehold enfranchisement, right to buy and CPOs. /li li Management and supervision of a team of lawyers. /li /ul div span Please see the attached role profile for a full list of the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for. br/ br/ strong Join Us and Make Your Mark /strong br/ br/ Be part of Manchester's ambitious regeneration journey. Let's build something remarkable together. /span /div p About Us /p div span We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. br/ br/ Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone. br/ br/ a href"" Our Manchester /a is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours: br/ /span /div ul li span We take time to listen and understand. /span /li li span We work together and trust each other. /span /li li span We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly. /span /li li span We own it' and we're not afraid to try new things. /span /li li span We're proud and passionate about Manchester. /span /li /ul div span strong Benefits we offer br/ br/ Generous holiday allowance /strong br/ br/ Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. br/ br/ strong A buzzing pension br/ /strong br/ You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. br/ strong br/ Enhanced parental and carers leave /strong br/ br/ Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events. br/ br/ strong Brilliant perks br/ /strong br/ Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. br/ br/ strong Learn and grow /strong br/ br/ We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. br/ br/ strong A Good Employment Charter member /strong br/ br/ We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. br/ br/ strong Up to 3 days volunteering leave /strong br/ br/ Give back to the community with three days pro-rata of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits. br/ br/ strong Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council /strong br/ br/ At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people. br/ br/ strong Support During the Process /strong /span /div ul li span Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview. /span /li li span Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone. /span /li /ul div span strong Guaranteed Assessment Scheme /strong br/ br/ We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below: /span /div ul li span Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans. /span /li li span Current or former care leavers. /span /li li span Have a disability or long-term condition. /span /li /ul div span br/ strong When You Join Us /strong br/ br/ We're a Disability Confident Employer, offering: /span /div ul li span A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work. /span /li li Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice. /li li span A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly. /span /li /ul div span For more information about the role or any adjustments, email jobs. br/ br/ strong What we will need from you if you're successful /strong br/ br/ In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. br/ br/ strong Pre-Employment Checks /strong br/ br/ If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you've applied for. As a guide, these checks may include: /span /div ul li span Proof of Right to Work: You'll need to provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Please note, visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role. /span /li li span References: We'll request references from your current and previous employer(s). /span /li li Qualification. /li /ul div span These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve. /span /div J-18808-Ljbffr