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Specialist - Legal (Lawyer - Property and Commercial)
  • Employer: Guildford Borough Council
  • Reference: 2/23/233355
  • Published: Mon 20/03/2023, 14:55 PM
  • Closing on: Sun 02/04/2023, 23:54 PM
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: £44,601 - £49,938 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Millmead House Offices, Millmead, Guildford GU2 4BB, Surrey

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Specialist - Legal (Lawyer - Property and Commercial)

Lawyer - Property & Commercial

Full time 

Salary £39,355 to £51,938 per annum effective from 01/04/2023   

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic property team. 

Providing legal advice and support to the Council as a Property & Commercial specialist the work will cover a wide range of property matters from land and commercial transactions to community facilities and right to buy.  The Council has a large portfolio and experience of commercial leases would be greatly beneficial.  As part of the inhouse legal team you will have the opportunity to help to shape the future for Guildford whilst working on development projects and advising on governance matters.

The legal team at Guildford has a real team spirit, regularly holding social events to bring the team together to celebrate their hard work and successes throughout the year.  It is also a diverse team with a wide range of experience, and you will have the opportunity to grow and expand your knowledge with the support of the team whilst providing mentoring and guidance to colleagues.    

You must have experience of commercial property. Although you will be based from our offices close to Guildford Town Centre we offer flexible working and will consider both full time and part time applications.  

In return, we offer an opportunity to undertake interesting, varied and high profile work, job satisfaction, training and work life balance.  In addition you will be rewarded with an attractive package of staff benefits which includes local government pension scheme membership, flexible work arrangements, remote working, generous leave, tax savings on child care costs, training and development, annual subscription for professional membership to a professional organisation and staff discounts.

For more information about the role, contact Claire Beesly, Senior Legal Specialist (Commercial, Corporate & Property) 01483 444144 and email claire.beesly@guildford.gov.uk.

Closing date for applications 2nd April 2023

Proposed date for interviews 5th April 2023

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