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Solicitor/Senior Legal Executive
Closing date
13 September 2010
Salary
£33,661-£37,206 per annum
Job description
Here in East Devon, we’re working to meet the diverse needs of local people, whilst preserving the stunning scenery we call home for generations to come. Our location on the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline within two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty is stunning.
Joining our talented Legal team, and supporting the Head of Legal, Licensing and Democratic Services, you will provide an efficient, effective legal service. By doing so, you will protect the Council’s interests and enable modern service delivery, while reacting flexibly and in a client-focused manner.
You will offer first-class legal advice to Council Officers, Committees, Sub-Committees and others, primarily in the areas of property, conveyancing, contract, procurement and commercial matters. You will be responsible for working on your own initiative in drafting, negotiating and completing legal documents, including agreements, and instructions to Counsel. As this is a shared arrangement post, you will also, when necessary, need to travel to South Somerset District Council.
A qualified solicitor, you have considerable PQE in large property project work (commercial or residential). You should also be able to call on excellent commercial and residential landlord and tenant and conveyancing skills, coupled with up-to-the-minute knowledge of all aspects of property law. It is also important that you have practical experience of complex contracts or the procurement of goods and services, including application of European law. Confident communication and negotiation skills are a must. You are also organised and methodical, with the ability to prioritise your workload and deliver to strict deadlines.
A CRB disclosure is required for this role.
If you’d like to discuss the role, please contact Ms Rachel Pocock or Mr Andrew Seddon on 01395 516551. Alternatively, email them at rpocock@eastdevon.gov.uk or aseddon@eastdevon.gov.uk.
To apply online, please visit www.devonjobs.gov.uk. If you have no internet access then contact the First Stop Desk on 01392 383034 alternatively, visit our website www.eastdevon.gov.uk quoting reference: ED02/051. Closing date: 13 September 2010. Previous applicants need not re-apply.
Reference
ED02/051
