Lawyer - Property

  • Cambridgeshire
  • £41,771-47,181 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
  • Apply easily
£41,771 - £47,181 per annum3C Shared Services is a strategic partnership between Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council and prides itself in providing an excellent legal advice service to its clients.We are seeking an experienced and resilient Property lawyer to join our busy and dynamic property legal team. The successful candidates will be required to undertake a full property caseload of both commercial and residential property law with specific experience in shared ownership staircasing requirement, shared ownership plots sales, Right to Buy sale and case management essential.You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of working in a diverse organisation, delivering a customer-focused role and taking ownership of issues. Experience in working as part of a shared service is desirable.As an in-house property Lawyer, you will provide quality and cost-effective service to our Council clients within a busy, friendly and supportive team.You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or can demonstrable significant experience working at this level (evidence that the candidate holds or is eligible to hold a practising certificate will be required)We use an electronic case management and digital mail, so candidates need to be highly IT literate.In return we can offer:
  • A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
  • Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
  • Annually negotiated pay and award progression
  • Agile and Flexible working
  • Annual leave purchasing scheme
  • Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Family friendly policies
  • Flexible Bank Holidays
  • Generous annual leave allowance 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days' after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for prat time)
  • Gym Membership
  • Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts form the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attraction and more
  • Professional Membership fees paid for, dependent on the role
  • Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
  • Staff reward and recognition framework
  • Subsidy for public transport
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.Working Pattern: Monday to FridayLocation: This will be a remote working role, however, some office attendance will be required, for example, for in person meetings More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would lie an informal chat, please contact Ms L. Li, Principal Lawyer, 07540 100017 for a confidential discussion.Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to Apply by 16 September 2025Interviews will take place on a time and date to be confirmed.Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Closing date: 16 September 2025For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.

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