Property Solicitor Job at Allen Lane (Haywards Heath)

Job Description

Mid-Sussex District Council’s legal team is expanding and looking to add two Property Solicitors to the team. Mid Sussex is a rural district in the southeast of England, situated within the county of West Sussex. The district contains three towns – Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Haywards Heath. The latter of which is where the Council’s offices are located.

Job Responsibility

Provision of legal advice, representation, and assistance across the Council to Members and staff colleagues as well as at public meetings where required
Understand the role of Legal Services and contribute to the delivery of the Legal Team’s Service Plan and the Council’s Corporate Plan
Contribute to the delivery of a high quality and cost-effective legal service
Be a trusted adviser to Members and colleagues in all specialist knowledge areas, and at all levels of the organisation
Manage an ongoing legal caseload
Represent the Council at legal proceedings, including advocacy where required
Undertake continuing professional development as required and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and case law
Exhibit the highest professional work standards and a capacity to develop skills and knowledge
Attend statutory meetings as required
Trusted adviser to all Officers on a wide range of property matters including acquisitions and disposals, licences and Landlord and Tenant matters
Contribute to advice on structuring property deals
Negotiate and complete property transactions on behalf of the Council
Assist in provision of advice on Assets of Community Value, best value disposals and Subsidy Control

Requirements

Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive / Relevant professional qualification
Working knowledge of managing matters in the area of specialism
Working within a legal team or practice
Verbal and written communication
Scrutiny of new legislation
Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage workload within set deadlines
Understand modern digital approaches to improve service delivery
Able to collaborate and communicate openly and be approachable and fair
Ambitious, creative, and open-minded
High level of personal integrity
Capacity and desire to develop relevant skills and knowledge
Flexible in working arrangements to respond to needs of the business
Available to attend out of hours meetings as necessary

Nice to have

Membership of other relevant professional bodies
Working knowledge of managing matters in the area of specialism in a local government context
Knowledge of the local government statutory framework and relevant current and emerging legislation, guidance, and best practice
Working within a local government legal team
Advising on general public law and constitutional matters
Attending and addressing Committees in the area of specialism
Relevant court procedures
Understanding of the political nature of local government and the democratic process
Working in a political environment and alongside elected Members

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