£43,693 - £46,731 per annum
Due to a significant increase in commercial property support across the Council, we are looking to appoint a full-time solicitor in our Commercial Property team.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced qualified Solicitor or Barrister to join our Commercial Property team. You will have in depth knowledge and experience of all aspects of property law and you will be capable of:
- Advising clients on a wide range of high-level complex cases in relation to property law.
- Ability to handle high caseload with little supervision and able to deal with all aspects of Landlord & Tenant work, sale & purchases and all other aspects of property law.
You will need to be skilled at providing concise and clear guidance, be well-organised and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team. We would particularly be interested in anyone ’who has worked in the public sector and has had some exposure to Compulsory Purchase Orders, Enforced Sales and development work.
The work is interesting, challenging and you will be welcomed into a friendly and supportive working environment.
Other benefits include:
- Flexible working arrangements, including home working.
- Internal and external training opportunities relevant to the post.
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local government pension scheme
- Work within a supportive legal team and contribute to its success
Our employees are currently undertaking a hybrid of home working and office-based working with some days in the office at Princess Building as of when required.
The successful candidate will be primarily working remotely with minimum of one day in the office a week (ideally Wednesday) or more if required. The office is based in the centre of Halifax. Our excellent technology and equipment will enable you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.
Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
Closing date: 18 May 2025
Interview date: 5 June 2025
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