Senior Property Lawyer

• Senior_Property_Lawyer_Job_Description

Work Location: Winchester City Council Offices

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or please send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.

This is a pivotal moment to join Winchester City Council’s Legal Services Team. Following a recent restructure, we’ve investing in key roles to help shape the future of our Legal Service.

Winchester City Council is seeking a proactive Senior Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of property matters that support the Council’s strategic goals, including regeneration projects and affordable housing initiatives.

About us:

Working as the Senior Property Lawyer within our Legal Services department, you’ll join a professional, friendly and inclusive team who are committed to providing an excellent service. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.

What we are looking for:

You will be successful in the Senior Property Lawyer role if:

• You have an innovative and commercial approach to ensure the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service.
• You are able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
• You have demonstratable experience of providing legal advice and support in local authority or a comparable organisation, applying the legislation, guidelines, regulations, code of practice and industry standards.
• You have supported asset purchase and disposal, landlord and tenant issues, and affordable housing schemes.

Why Join Us:

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)
• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• Season Ticket loans
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

Contact details for an informal discussion:

Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager via email (KMurphy@winchester.gov.uk) or via telephone on 01962 842441.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to work in the Winchester District!

For further information about the role and requirements please see the Job Description.