Legal Officer

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Chesterfield Borough Council are seeking to appoint a legal officer to support the council's response to property, procurement and contract law matters.

The work will include drafting documents and undertaking a technical role which supports the council as property owners (commercial lettings and disposals) and procurement and contract advice for contractors, goods and services.

Candidates with experience of one particular area mentioned above are encouraged to apply. The candidate, with supervision from solicitors and other legal officers, will assist on other legal processing on behalf of the council in sales, purchases, leases, licences and right to buy transactions where required.

The post holder could play a key role in securing income generation for the council, this includes income streams from completing letting of the councils industrial and out of town centre offices properties (360 properties) and its town centre portfolio of retail shops and offices (230 units). Contributing to achieving receipt of an annual rent role of approximately £4.5 million. Timely completion of legal documentation is required to ensure income streams are brought on board at the earliest opportunity.

The successful candidate will provide legal advice and assistance on transactions in relation to landlords and tenants and other property matters including securing capital income by completing sales of land and premises. The team also draft and advise on procurement and contracts law for contractors, goods and services.

The role will support the day-to-day activities necessary for the efficient and effective handling of the legal side of property, procurement and contract law matters in accordance with legislation. The post holder will manage a personal workload that is appropriate to their skills and abilities. Good working knowledge in relation to either property or procurement and contract law transactions is required.

For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Marcia Paulucci [email protected] or for further information on this post, please view the job description and person specification attached.

Previous applicants need not apply.

As an employee of Chesterfield Borough Council, you will have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including hybrid working, competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme as well as access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.

How to apply

Interested candidates should initially apply with a CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role to [email protected], no later than the closing date below.

Provisional interview date: 6 November 2024

Direct Advert Page

https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk/legal-officer/

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.