We are looking for a Property Lawyer to join Legal Services.

You will have post-qualification experience in property law and an ability to manage a varied and complex caseload.

You will have supervisory responsibility for managing the Property team and will conduct a wide range of property – related work including sales and purchases of land, compulsory purchase orders, landlord and tenant matters and lease management.

The successful candidate will be a Solicitor, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or a Licensed Conveyancer.

You must have the ability to plan and organise your own workload and be able to complete competing tasks to deadlines and to a high standard.

You will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and motivate people.  

We offer an excellent package that includes competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave allowance, flexible working, subsidised car parking and gym membership, an employee assistance programme and a strong focus on staff health and wellbeing.

Burnley has a thriving town centre and is surrounded by attractive countryside with excellent transport links around the region including a direct train line to Manchester.

If you wish to find out more information about the role please contact Catherine Waudby, Head of Legal and Democratic Services on 01282 477198 cwaudby@burnley.gov.uk.