£51,201 - £55,925

We are looking to recruit a solicitor or barrister for our busy and dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will join the Legal Services team where they will provide legal advice and conduct casework relating to Property Law. They will also be expected to support and assist fee earners within the team in the preparation and conduct of a full range of routine and complex casework and to provide support in relation to the provision of legal advice.

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.... Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro-rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions, we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

For an informal discussion, please contact Rachel Doran - Legal Services Manager on 07880 179 656.

Closing date: 3 July 2022

For further information on the role or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.