Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property

£50,788 - £53,878 | Stratford-on-Avon | 37 hours per week | Hybrid/flexible working available

Overview

Sellick Partnership is delighted to have partnered with Stratford‑on‑Avon District Council on a permanent recruitment campaign to recruit a Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property. The Legal Service supports two ambitious local authorities involved in a range of exciting projects. The ideal candidate will join their friendly, supportive and dynamic Legal team supporting Stratford‑on‑Avon and Warwick District Councils.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly involved in varied and high‑quality legal work and make a positive difference to local communities.
• Work in a supportive environment, having your own varied caseload of complex legal work, advising senior officers and councillors on high‑profile cases across both local authorities.
• Manage a team of six excellent property lawyers providing technical and motivational support and professional development.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, adaptable and self‑motivated.
• Experience in commercial property work, including land assembly for regeneration, development or project purposes, and awareness of wider issues such as best value and subsidy control.
• Local government experience and management experience desirable but not essential, provided you have an interest and commitment to local government work and to managing and developing teams.
• Qualified solicitors, barristers and fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives are also considered.

Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave entitlement, in addition to bank holidays.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexi time scheme available.
• Health cash plan scheme.
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for the Principal Solicitor - Commercial and Residential Property role, you can apply within. Alternatively, to find out more information on the role or organisation, you can contact Kate Jasper at Sellick Partnership for a confidential chat.

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