Doncaster Council
Senior Legal Officer/Solicitor - Property (CDC)
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Senior Legal Officer/Solicitor - Property (CDC)
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the City and the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of a Senior Legal Officer focussing on Property work.
We are looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX to our team and if successful, you will work within the Contracts, Property and Transformation team with experienced, bright and friendly lawyers.
The successful candidate is required to provide quality legal support to the Council with a varied and interesting caseload focusing on acquisition and disposal of land both leasehold and freehold, supporting regeneration and development projects including supporting the re-opening of the airport.
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This post provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to obtain high quality property law experience working for a key public sector organisation.
You must have good technical knowledge, excellent communication and I.T. skills and an interest in the relevant area of law. Good legal skills and the right attitude are as important as experience.
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that the City and its residents thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, hybrid working, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.
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Shortlisting will take place on a weekly basis and interviews will held on a weekly basis.
At the point the position is filled the advert will be closed.
For further information please contact Nicky Dobson on (01302) 734626 or by email at nicky.dobson@doncaster.gov.uk.
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