Moore Barlow is currently seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Real Estate Disputes Team in either Southampton or Guildford. More about us: Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow is a leading law firm and we aim to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are a career firm, providing access to high-quality work, long-term career opportunities and an environment built on the premise of being human first . In this instance, support and progression to Partnership is available for applicants keen to progress. Put simply, we care as much about your career as you do. We are featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are now 450 people, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London. More about the Real Estate Disputes Team: Our specialist Real Estate Disputes Team, and a number of its lawyers, have received recognition in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the quality of services they provide their clients. Our team works with a wide variety of clients across different sectors, from commercial landlords and developers to private individuals and landowners. They are experts in resolving complex and high-value disputes relating to property and the use of land, working closely with other teams across the firm in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Our team is led by Partners Chris Marsden and Anna Iceton, two highly knowledgeable lawyers with experience working for large London law firms; this means that they are able to provide a quality of service akin to that found in the City, whilst ensuring strong levels of client care and support. Day to Day: As a Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of mixed commercial and residential property dispute matters, with plenty of scope to support the Partners and Senior Associates on the more complex, higher-value, and protracted matters handled by the department. Additionally, our Solicitors play an important role in supporting the less-experienced members of the team as appropriate, including Trainees and Newly Qualified Lawyers. This position will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity for further professional growth and development; learning directly from two ex-City lawyers, whilst enjoying the flexibility and supportive culture offered by Moore Barlow. What we look for: An academic Solicitor or Legal Executive with prior experience in the field of Real Estate Disputes (AKA Property Litigation). As this is a specialist area of law, we are open to hearing from lawyers who currently have a mixed caseload that involves some real estate disputes, and who are keen to specialise in this field. We do not tend to use PQE as the sole measure of experience, but we estimate this position would suit somebody between 0 5PQE. This means that we are open to considering those who are currently at or feel ready to step into an Associate role. You will be calm under pressure, adopt a naturally proactive approach to your work, and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities at short notice. We are humanfirst in everything we do and seek people who share this trait. You will therefore have great communication skills, a passion for helping clients achieve their goals and the ability to think creatively. Whilst this position is offered fulltime, we offer a split of working from home and in the office, we are a flexible team and are open to considering alternative working patterns. If you have the required skills and experience and are keen to advance your career as part of our leading Real Estate Disputes Team, then we strongly encourage you to apply. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Brandon Duchesne, Talent Acquisition Manager, for an informal conversation.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Moore Barlow is currently seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Real Estate Disputes Team in either Southampton or Guildford. More about us: Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow is a leading law firm and we aim to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are a career firm, providing access to high-quality work, long-term career opportunities and an environment built on the premise of being human first . In this instance, support and progression to Partnership is available for applicants keen to progress. Put simply, we care as much about your career as you do. We are featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are now 450 people, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London. More about the Real Estate Disputes Team: Our specialist Real Estate Disputes Team, and a number of its lawyers, have received recognition in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the quality of services they provide their clients. Our team works with a wide variety of clients across different sectors, from commercial landlords and developers to private individuals and landowners. They are experts in resolving complex and high-value disputes relating to property and the use of land, working closely with other teams across the firm in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Our team is led by Partners Chris Marsden and Anna Iceton, two highly knowledgeable lawyers with experience working for large London law firms; this means that they are able to provide a quality of service akin to that found in the City, whilst ensuring strong levels of client care and support. Day to Day: As a Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of mixed commercial and residential property dispute matters, with plenty of scope to support the Partners and Senior Associates on the more complex, higher-value, and protracted matters handled by the department. Additionally, our Solicitors play an important role in supporting the less-experienced members of the team as appropriate, including Trainees and Newly Qualified Lawyers. This position will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity for further professional growth and development; learning directly from two ex-City lawyers, whilst enjoying the flexibility and supportive culture offered by Moore Barlow. What we look for: An academic Solicitor or Legal Executive with prior experience in the field of Real Estate Disputes (AKA Property Litigation). As this is a specialist area of law, we are open to hearing from lawyers who currently have a mixed caseload that involves some real estate disputes, and who are keen to specialise in this field. We do not tend to use PQE as the sole measure of experience, but we estimate this position would suit somebody between 0 5PQE. This means that we are open to considering those who are currently at or feel ready to step into an Associate role. You will be calm under pressure, adopt a naturally proactive approach to your work, and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities at short notice. We are humanfirst in everything we do and seek people who share this trait. You will therefore have great communication skills, a passion for helping clients achieve their goals and the ability to think creatively. Whilst this position is offered fulltime, we offer a split of working from home and in the office, we are a flexible team and are open to considering alternative working patterns. If you have the required skills and experience and are keen to advance your career as part of our leading Real Estate Disputes Team, then we strongly encourage you to apply. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Brandon Duchesne, Talent Acquisition Manager, for an informal conversation.
Moore Barlow is currently seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Real Estate Disputes Team in either Southampton or Guildford. More about us: Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow is a leading law firm and we aim to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are a career firm, providing access to high-quality work, long-term career opportunities and an environment built on the premise of being human first . In this instance, support and progression to Partnership is available for applicants keen to progress. Put simply, we care as much about your career as you do. We are featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are now 450 people, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London. More about the Real Estate Disputes Team: Our specialist Real Estate Disputes Team, and a number of its lawyers, have received recognition in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the quality of services they provide their clients. Our team works with a wide variety of clients across different sectors, from commercial landlords and developers to private individuals and landowners. They are experts in resolving complex and high-value disputes relating to property and the use of land, working closely with other teams across the firm in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Our team is led by Partners Chris Marsden and Anna Iceton, two highly knowledgeable lawyers with experience working for large London law firms; this means that they are able to provide a quality of service akin to that found in the City, whilst ensuring strong levels of client care and support. Day to Day: As a Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of mixed commercial and residential property dispute matters, with plenty of scope to support the Partners and Senior Associates on the more complex, higher-value, and protracted matters handled by the department. Additionally, our Solicitors play an important role in supporting the less-experienced members of the team as appropriate, including Trainees and Newly Qualified Lawyers. This position will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity for further professional growth and development; learning directly from two ex-City lawyers, whilst enjoying the flexibility and supportive culture offered by Moore Barlow. What we look for: An academic Solicitor or Legal Executive with prior experience in the field of Real Estate Disputes (AKA Property Litigation). As this is a specialist area of law, we are open to hearing from lawyers who currently have a mixed caseload that involves some real estate disputes, and who are keen to specialise in this field. We do not tend to use PQE as the sole measure of experience, but we estimate this position would suit somebody between 0 5PQE. This means that we are open to considering those who are currently at or feel ready to step into an Associate role. You will be calm under pressure, adopt a naturally proactive approach to your work, and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities at short notice. We are humanfirst in everything we do and seek people who share this trait. You will therefore have great communication skills, a passion for helping clients achieve their goals and the ability to think creatively. Whilst this position is offered fulltime, we offer a split of working from home and in the office, we are a flexible team and are open to considering alternative working patterns. If you have the required skills and experience and are keen to advance your career as part of our leading Real Estate Disputes Team, then we strongly encourage you to apply. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Brandon Duchesne, Talent Acquisition Manager, for an informal conversation.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Moore Barlow is currently seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Real Estate Disputes Team in either Southampton or Guildford. More about us: Formed via a merger in 2020, Moore Barlow is a leading law firm and we aim to be the best law firm to work for regionally. We are a career firm, providing access to high-quality work, long-term career opportunities and an environment built on the premise of being human first . In this instance, support and progression to Partnership is available for applicants keen to progress. Put simply, we care as much about your career as you do. We are featured in The Times Best Law Firms 2024 list, and consistently achieve recognition for the quality of our services in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. We are now 450 people, including 280 lawyers and 58 Partners, with offices across the South-East and London. More about the Real Estate Disputes Team: Our specialist Real Estate Disputes Team, and a number of its lawyers, have received recognition in both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for the quality of services they provide their clients. Our team works with a wide variety of clients across different sectors, from commercial landlords and developers to private individuals and landowners. They are experts in resolving complex and high-value disputes relating to property and the use of land, working closely with other teams across the firm in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Our team is led by Partners Chris Marsden and Anna Iceton, two highly knowledgeable lawyers with experience working for large London law firms; this means that they are able to provide a quality of service akin to that found in the City, whilst ensuring strong levels of client care and support. Day to Day: As a Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of mixed commercial and residential property dispute matters, with plenty of scope to support the Partners and Senior Associates on the more complex, higher-value, and protracted matters handled by the department. Additionally, our Solicitors play an important role in supporting the less-experienced members of the team as appropriate, including Trainees and Newly Qualified Lawyers. This position will provide the successful candidate with an excellent opportunity for further professional growth and development; learning directly from two ex-City lawyers, whilst enjoying the flexibility and supportive culture offered by Moore Barlow. What we look for: An academic Solicitor or Legal Executive with prior experience in the field of Real Estate Disputes (AKA Property Litigation). As this is a specialist area of law, we are open to hearing from lawyers who currently have a mixed caseload that involves some real estate disputes, and who are keen to specialise in this field. We do not tend to use PQE as the sole measure of experience, but we estimate this position would suit somebody between 0 5PQE. This means that we are open to considering those who are currently at or feel ready to step into an Associate role. You will be calm under pressure, adopt a naturally proactive approach to your work, and have the ability to adapt to changing priorities at short notice. We are humanfirst in everything we do and seek people who share this trait. You will therefore have great communication skills, a passion for helping clients achieve their goals and the ability to think creatively. Whilst this position is offered fulltime, we offer a split of working from home and in the office, we are a flexible team and are open to considering alternative working patterns. If you have the required skills and experience and are keen to advance your career as part of our leading Real Estate Disputes Team, then we strongly encourage you to apply. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Brandon Duchesne, Talent Acquisition Manager, for an informal conversation.
London Law Firm Commercial Property Solicitor 4/5 PQE London This is firm is an established central London law firm with a strong international focus, offering a complete range of legal services to both private clients and business. The firm's core practice areas include: business immigration; commercial property; corporate and commercial; commercial litigation; employment law; private client, estate planning and estate administration; property litigation; and residential conveyancing. The firm's Commercial Property team comprises of 18 lawyers, who represent a varied client base including owner managed businesses, landlords, high net worth individuals and multi-national companies, SME's, property management companies, banks and property developers. The team regularly advise on: Business transfers with premises sales and purchases. Drafting, negotiating and advising on grant, renewals and transfers of leases. Secured property finance and refinance. Construction law. Landlord and tenant matters. Investments. Company share or asset purchase and sales. Development sites and related issues. The team are now seeking an experienced solicitor with 4/5 years PQE to join their team, be able to hit the ground running with a variety of matter types, working directly with a partner. Key requirements for the role include: Dealing with all aspect of commercial property. Acting for borrowers in refinancing. Granting and acquiring leases for Landlords and Tenants. Acting for lenders and experience of bridging work. This opportunity is ideal for any commercial property solicitor with a client care focus, eager to business develop and progress through the team. The role offer excellent career development opportunities, low billable hour targets and a competitive salary. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other commercial real estate opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any commercial real estate lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
London Law Firm Commercial Property Solicitor 4/5 PQE London This is firm is an established central London law firm with a strong international focus, offering a complete range of legal services to both private clients and business. The firm's core practice areas include: business immigration; commercial property; corporate and commercial; commercial litigation; employment law; private client, estate planning and estate administration; property litigation; and residential conveyancing. The firm's Commercial Property team comprises of 18 lawyers, who represent a varied client base including owner managed businesses, landlords, high net worth individuals and multi-national companies, SME's, property management companies, banks and property developers. The team regularly advise on: Business transfers with premises sales and purchases. Drafting, negotiating and advising on grant, renewals and transfers of leases. Secured property finance and refinance. Construction law. Landlord and tenant matters. Investments. Company share or asset purchase and sales. Development sites and related issues. The team are now seeking an experienced solicitor with 4/5 years PQE to join their team, be able to hit the ground running with a variety of matter types, working directly with a partner. Key requirements for the role include: Dealing with all aspect of commercial property. Acting for borrowers in refinancing. Granting and acquiring leases for Landlords and Tenants. Acting for lenders and experience of bridging work. This opportunity is ideal for any commercial property solicitor with a client care focus, eager to business develop and progress through the team. The role offer excellent career development opportunities, low billable hour targets and a competitive salary. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other commercial real estate opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any commercial real estate lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Litigation Lawyer £50,000 - £60,000 Ashford Permanent - Full Time Company Benefits: Established, Reputable Law Firm Personal Development is key with this firm Up to 30 days holiday plus paid bank holiday Additional (discretionary) holiday at Christmas Discretionary bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice) Staff concessions for Conveyancing and Private Client work Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Childcare Vouchers Eye Care Vouchers Parking Permits (payroll deduction) Are you a Litigation Lawyer with 1 year + PQE? Would you like to work for an established, growing law firm who put their employees first? Are you a hardworking, capable individual with the ambition to do well and progress? If you are a Litigation Lawyer thinking of relocating to the heart of the Kentish countryside but still want easy access to London, there could be no better law firm to work for than this well-established, growing business based in central Ashford, just 30 minutes from the Capital! Due to business expansion our client, based in Ashford (just 28 minutes from Central London by high-speed train!), is looking for an additional Litigation Lawyer. You ll be responsible for dealing with matters of contentious probate and providing general litigation services to the firm s clients. KEY DUTIES OF THE LITIGATION LAWYER: To undertake a wide variety of general litigation services including: Commercial and residential landlord and tenant Professional negligence Building disputes General contract Partnership disputes Debt recovery Insolvency (Corporate and personal) Inheritance claims Challenging /Contesting a will (claiming and defending) ACTAPS membership an advantage Inheritance Act Claims Rules of Intestacy Financial Provision for Dependants Invalid Wills Probate Disputes Removal of Executors Property Issues Compliance with the firm's routine time recording, accounts and administrative disciplines; Attending Litigation department meetings and such training as necessary and approved by the Head of Department, in order to deliver a proper standard of service to the clients Play an active role in sustaining and developing the Litigation department by networking and participating in the Firm s marketing events. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Litigation Lawyer £50,000 - £60,000 Ashford Permanent - Full Time Company Benefits: Established, Reputable Law Firm Personal Development is key with this firm Up to 30 days holiday plus paid bank holiday Additional (discretionary) holiday at Christmas Discretionary bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice) Staff concessions for Conveyancing and Private Client work Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Childcare Vouchers Eye Care Vouchers Parking Permits (payroll deduction) Are you a Litigation Lawyer with 1 year + PQE? Would you like to work for an established, growing law firm who put their employees first? Are you a hardworking, capable individual with the ambition to do well and progress? If you are a Litigation Lawyer thinking of relocating to the heart of the Kentish countryside but still want easy access to London, there could be no better law firm to work for than this well-established, growing business based in central Ashford, just 30 minutes from the Capital! Due to business expansion our client, based in Ashford (just 28 minutes from Central London by high-speed train!), is looking for an additional Litigation Lawyer. You ll be responsible for dealing with matters of contentious probate and providing general litigation services to the firm s clients. KEY DUTIES OF THE LITIGATION LAWYER: To undertake a wide variety of general litigation services including: Commercial and residential landlord and tenant Professional negligence Building disputes General contract Partnership disputes Debt recovery Insolvency (Corporate and personal) Inheritance claims Challenging /Contesting a will (claiming and defending) ACTAPS membership an advantage Inheritance Act Claims Rules of Intestacy Financial Provision for Dependants Invalid Wills Probate Disputes Removal of Executors Property Issues Compliance with the firm's routine time recording, accounts and administrative disciplines; Attending Litigation department meetings and such training as necessary and approved by the Head of Department, in order to deliver a proper standard of service to the clients Play an active role in sustaining and developing the Litigation department by networking and participating in the Firm s marketing events. Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. Currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and the Council's own ambitious transformation programme have given Torbay the opportunity to capitalise on the area's profile and many assets. As a small unitary authority, you'll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition - which is evident by our success in being awarded the 'Most Improved Council' at last year's Local Government Chronicle Awards. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people. To complement this journey, we are now seeking a Senior Regulatory Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team to assist and support in our regulatory caseload which incorporates housing, licensing, judicial reviews, and prosecution and enforcement work. You will have particular experience in housing law to include homelessness (and judicial reviews arising from homelessness decisions), housing standards, and anti-social behaviour injunctions. This varied role provides a platform to be actively involved, supporting key agendas pertinent to the success and prosperity of Torbay, its residents, businesses, and wider communities. No two days will be the same, for which those already working within local government will attest to and actively thrive upon. Undertaking the role of a Senior Lawyer, you will be a suitably qualified professional with at least 3years PQE; excited by a fast-paced and varied caseload, conscientious, professionally curious and a role model to other team members. In return, you will join a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, whereby your talent will be valued and actively developed. At Torbay Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people, and we are excited for you to join us. We also understand the importance of an effective work-life balance, therefore offer an enviable hybrid working approach. This is managed effectively around the need to attend essential meetings and/or make court appearances in line with the remit of the role. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work for an employer that is in a great period of change and sees legal services as not simply a support function, but an enabler in the pursuit of the highest standards and outcomes for its residents. In return we offer: A generous salary (to include market supplement). 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. A Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions. Flexible working. Paid professional subscription. Learning and development opportunities. A supportive management and team structure. Family friendly policies. Key skills relocation package. Golden Hello opportunity. A wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits. We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. For an informal chat please contact Samantha Goodwin on or , or Amanda Barlow on . 1. Key purpose of job: To provide high quality efficient and effective legal advice and services to the Council. 2. Anticipated outcomes of post: The delivery of high quality efficient and effective legal advice and services to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, in a way that furthers and promotes good customer care within Legal Services. To undertake all legal services work as required, with minimal supervision and professional support. 3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post: To undertake case work and provide advice within the specialist areas of law. To provide legal advice and services in relation to other areas of local government law as required by the Senior Solicitor or Head of Legal Services. To consider, prepare and conduct (including advocacy) matters in the Magistrates' Court, Crown Court and High Court and in all other Tribunals or hearings of whatever description, on behalf of the Council. To attend quasi-judicial bodies as Legal Advisor, including Council Committee meetings. To provide training as required to client departments. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the law, practice, and current issues within the specialist areas of law upon which the post holder advises on. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the general law relating to local government, including Freedom of Information and Data Protection. As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children's Services. 4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post: None. 5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post: The post holder is required to provide informal support and supervision to junior members of the team and Business Support Officers. The post holder will allocate work to junior members of the team and Business Support Officers; and assist the Senior Solicitor in quality assuring the work of these Officers. 6. Working environment and conditions of the post: The post holder operates in an environment governed by the need to meet deadlines (including those externally imposed) in a context of continually changing priorities and where the work is usually of a complex and/or sensitive nature. The post holder is required to be able to travel to site visits, Court hearings and meetings. The post holder is likely to handle cases of a sensitive and emotive nature concerning matters which may have caused persons distress and upset. The post-holder may occasionally experience verbal abuse and aggression during the course of their duties. Policies are in place to mitigate the frequency and extent to which these will affect the post-holder. 7. Physical demands of the post: The post holder may occasionally be required to handle heavy documentation e.g., deed parcels, court bundles and public inquiry files, offsite with appropriate manual handling equipment provided to enable safe working. 8. Specific resources used by the post: The post holder will have access to a laptop computer and other agile working equipment. The post holder is required to ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information when transporting and using files and laptops when homeworking, travelling and working away from the office. 9. Key contacts and relationships External Contact with service users, other Local Authorities, Partners and external bodies, Government Departments, other professionals (legal and others), Courts and Tribunals. Contact with members of the public. Internal Contact with officers at all levels within the Council. Frequent contacts with Senior Officers. Contact with Members on specific case matters, including giving advice on courses of action and their legal risks and ramifications. The post holder will represent the Council and be responsible for influencing and negotiating with others on contentious matters in circumstances where the relationships between contacts and the matters in question will usually be complex and may involve difficult situations requiring tact and sensitivity. 10. Other duties: To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job. Other Information: All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice. The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement. The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures. The post-holder must comply with the Council's Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role. The post is eligible for both hybrid and permanent home working. The post-holder must be committed to the Council's Core Values for employees - "Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity". Evidence of this will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes. . click apply for full job details
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Torbay is breathtaking, captivating, and welcoming, occupying a prime position on the south coast of Devon. Currently experiencing unprecedented levels of investment and the Council's own ambitious transformation programme have given Torbay the opportunity to capitalise on the area's profile and many assets. As a small unitary authority, you'll discover Torbay is a place where you can make things happen quickly. We have real momentum building, fuelled by a shared sense of purpose and ambition - which is evident by our success in being awarded the 'Most Improved Council' at last year's Local Government Chronicle Awards. We want Torbay and its residents to thrive and are committed to making a difference in our community, delivering high quality services to local people. To complement this journey, we are now seeking a Senior Regulatory Lawyer to join our Legal Services Team to assist and support in our regulatory caseload which incorporates housing, licensing, judicial reviews, and prosecution and enforcement work. You will have particular experience in housing law to include homelessness (and judicial reviews arising from homelessness decisions), housing standards, and anti-social behaviour injunctions. This varied role provides a platform to be actively involved, supporting key agendas pertinent to the success and prosperity of Torbay, its residents, businesses, and wider communities. No two days will be the same, for which those already working within local government will attest to and actively thrive upon. Undertaking the role of a Senior Lawyer, you will be a suitably qualified professional with at least 3years PQE; excited by a fast-paced and varied caseload, conscientious, professionally curious and a role model to other team members. In return, you will join a supportive and rewarding organisation and team, whereby your talent will be valued and actively developed. At Torbay Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people, and we are excited for you to join us. We also understand the importance of an effective work-life balance, therefore offer an enviable hybrid working approach. This is managed effectively around the need to attend essential meetings and/or make court appearances in line with the remit of the role. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work for an employer that is in a great period of change and sees legal services as not simply a support function, but an enabler in the pursuit of the highest standards and outcomes for its residents. In return we offer: A generous salary (to include market supplement). 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service. A Career Average Re-Valued Earnings (CARE) pension scheme through Peninsula Pensions. Flexible working. Paid professional subscription. Learning and development opportunities. A supportive management and team structure. Family friendly policies. Key skills relocation package. Golden Hello opportunity. A wide range of lifestyle discounts and health and wellbeing benefits. We would welcome applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates. For an informal chat please contact Samantha Goodwin on or , or Amanda Barlow on . 1. Key purpose of job: To provide high quality efficient and effective legal advice and services to the Council. 2. Anticipated outcomes of post: The delivery of high quality efficient and effective legal advice and services to the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics, in a way that furthers and promotes good customer care within Legal Services. To undertake all legal services work as required, with minimal supervision and professional support. 3. List key duties and accountabilities of the post: To undertake case work and provide advice within the specialist areas of law. To provide legal advice and services in relation to other areas of local government law as required by the Senior Solicitor or Head of Legal Services. To consider, prepare and conduct (including advocacy) matters in the Magistrates' Court, Crown Court and High Court and in all other Tribunals or hearings of whatever description, on behalf of the Council. To attend quasi-judicial bodies as Legal Advisor, including Council Committee meetings. To provide training as required to client departments. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the law, practice, and current issues within the specialist areas of law upon which the post holder advises on. To be knowledgeable and up to date on the general law relating to local government, including Freedom of Information and Data Protection. As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures. The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children's Services. 4. Budgetary/Financial Responsibilities of the post: None. 5. Supervision/Line Management Responsibilities of the post: The post holder is required to provide informal support and supervision to junior members of the team and Business Support Officers. The post holder will allocate work to junior members of the team and Business Support Officers; and assist the Senior Solicitor in quality assuring the work of these Officers. 6. Working environment and conditions of the post: The post holder operates in an environment governed by the need to meet deadlines (including those externally imposed) in a context of continually changing priorities and where the work is usually of a complex and/or sensitive nature. The post holder is required to be able to travel to site visits, Court hearings and meetings. The post holder is likely to handle cases of a sensitive and emotive nature concerning matters which may have caused persons distress and upset. The post-holder may occasionally experience verbal abuse and aggression during the course of their duties. Policies are in place to mitigate the frequency and extent to which these will affect the post-holder. 7. Physical demands of the post: The post holder may occasionally be required to handle heavy documentation e.g., deed parcels, court bundles and public inquiry files, offsite with appropriate manual handling equipment provided to enable safe working. 8. Specific resources used by the post: The post holder will have access to a laptop computer and other agile working equipment. The post holder is required to ensure the security of confidential and sensitive information when transporting and using files and laptops when homeworking, travelling and working away from the office. 9. Key contacts and relationships External Contact with service users, other Local Authorities, Partners and external bodies, Government Departments, other professionals (legal and others), Courts and Tribunals. Contact with members of the public. Internal Contact with officers at all levels within the Council. Frequent contacts with Senior Officers. Contact with Members on specific case matters, including giving advice on courses of action and their legal risks and ramifications. The post holder will represent the Council and be responsible for influencing and negotiating with others on contentious matters in circumstances where the relationships between contacts and the matters in question will usually be complex and may involve difficult situations requiring tact and sensitivity. 10. Other duties: To undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the level of the job. Other Information: All staff must commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discriminatory Practice. The Council operates a Smoke-Free Policy and the post-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the Council's buildings (including Council owned and Council leased buildings, but excluding designated areas in residential schemes), enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and Council vehicles. The Council does not permit smoking breaks within work time, however, in services where the flexi-scheme is in operation, employees may take reasonable break times outside of core hours, in accordance with flexi-time arrangements. Employees should follow the flexi-scheme procedure for agreeing time away from their duties in the normal manner with their immediate colleagues and line manager, with break start and finish times being recorded, as with any other break-time arrangement. The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to all relevant Council Policies and Procedures. The post-holder must comply with the Council's Health and Safety requirements as outlined in the H&S policy appropriate to the role. The post is eligible for both hybrid and permanent home working. The post-holder must be committed to the Council's Core Values for employees - "Torbay Council employees are committed to being forward thinking, people orientated and adaptable - always with integrity". Evidence of this will be sought during the probation and appraisal processes. . click apply for full job details