Now Legal seek a conveyancing solicitor with 3+ years PQE.

How to apply:

ian.soulsby@now-legal.com

The candidate will undertake a variety of legal work, from conveyancing and litigation, to contracts and employment matters. Some responsibilities in connection with the secure storage of Deeds. Undertaking leasehold conveyancing involving both residential and commercial property including the preparation and drafting of leases and other ancillary documentation. Complex contentious matters. May include contractual and /or employment matters. General legal advice on property and contract/procurement and/or employment matters to instructing Departments. General advice to Members of the Council and members of the public. Miscellaneous land transactions, easements, licenses, licenses to assign leases, assignments, agreements with Housing Associations. Advice to and supervision of Senior Legal Officer and Legal Assistant. General advice and drafting on a wide range of matters to include contractual/procurement law and employment and education law.

How to apply:

Azhar Ghose
WDC
Civic Offices
Shute End
Wokingham
RG40 1BN

Tel: 0118 974 6544

The candidate should be holding Fellowship of the Institute of Legal Executives or an admitted Solicitor or Barrister having completed a Pupillage and called to the Bar, will need evidence of a high level of knowledge of property and land law and landlord and tenant law. Should have experience of handling a large caseload of complex conveyancing and landlord and tenant matters without supervision. Should also have the ability to prepare a diverse range of property related documentation to a high standard and advise on a variety of commercial documentation prepared by outside parties.

How to apply:

Online at: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ILE

The candidate will be involved in the acquisition and disposal of commercial and residential property on behalf of the Council. Will deal with commercial lettings and related matters as well as agreements relating to residential properties and planning and will supervise the work of Legal Records and the Legal Support Assistant. Relevant experience of working in a legal office is needed. Will be assisting the conveyancing officer and supervising the work of legal records and legal support assistant. Undertake and advise on all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing for the Council to assist the Conveyancing Officer and supervise the work of the legal records and legal support assistant and such other duties as may be required. On behalf of the Council will handle freehold and leasehold, commercial and residential property both with registered and unregistered titles including the preparation of all documents necessary to effect the purchase. Disposal of property on behalf of the Council involving the same activities detailed in 1 above including Council House sales and freehold reversion. Commercial lettings and matters relating like drafting and granting business leases, licences to assign, rent reviews and drafting and serving notices under the Landlord and Tenant Acts. Agreements relating to residential properties e.g. drafting and granting miscellaneous tenancies and licences. Will be granting shared ownership leases pursuant to schemes established by the Council from time to time and dealing with purchases of successive tranches of equity and the freehold. Drafting a variety of miscellaneous agreements such as deeds of rectification, easements, wayleaves and release of covenants. Drafting planning agreements made under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Providing advice to other departments on conveyancing issues involving the interpretation of statutes and deeds and advice on changes in the law to ensure the Council’s compliance with the law at all times. Assisting in answering queries from the Conveyancing Officer . Supervising the work of the Legal Records and Legal Support Assistant.

How to apply:

Online at: http://www.welhat.gov.uk/

Seeking a paralegal to lead to a trainee solicitor position. Candidate must have completed the LPC and have worked in a conveyancing department for at least six months. The role will involve working in other areas of law including litigation, landlord and tenant and power of attorney matters. Candidate should have excellent IT skills.

How to apply:

By e mail to: emma@thelegalpractice.co.uk

The Legal Practice
100 Wembley Park Drive
Wembley Park
HA9 8HR

View Larger Map

Seeking an experienced Legal Secretary in the Conveyancing department. The candidate should have good academic credentials.

How to apply:

By e mail to: steve.nicholls@cornishvenning.co.uk

View Larger Map

Candidate will assist in the effective running of high value residential conveyancing files. Will support the work for high net worth individuals in acquiring high value residential properties, and adopting alternative financing arrangments where necessary, as permitted by the Finance Acts.

The candidate should have a sound and thorough knowledge of the technical and practical requirements of the selling and purchasing of leasehold and freehold land, as well as a working knowledge of the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ requirements.

How to apply:

By e mail to: recruit@lewissilkin.com

HR
Lewis Silkin LLP
5 Chancery Lane
Clifford’s Inn
London
EC4A 1BL

View Larger Map

An opportunity has arisen for an in-house Solicitor to work for Lewisham Homes Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO).

You will work closely with staff from the Housing Services Department, complementing the work of the Tenancy Staff and Senior Officers within the ALMO, who have a keen focus on tackling anti-social behaviour and nuisance issues on our estates, by using legal remedies.

You will also have a key role to play in monitoring the performance of an external panel of legal advisors that is being set up to support the work of the ALMO.

We are looking for a team player who has a solutions oriented approach within a role that allows the breadth and scope to be innovative, as you support Lewisham Homes on its journey to achieving two stars.

You should be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with either recent in-house Housing Law, Tenancy and ASB knowledge combined with recent case law. You should expect to provide some advocacy when necessary and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as good verbal, written and ICT skills are essential.

In return we can offer you a range of benefits which includes a final salary pension.

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please visit www.lewishamhomes.org.uk
quoting reference number LEW073.

Ref: 199

Up to £38,404 pa + excellent benefits + relocation (pay award pending)

Developing good relationships with client departments, elected Members and the public, you will be involved in the negotiation and preparation of section 106, section 38 and section 278 agreements; you will be expected to deal with enforcement matters and planning appeals, and give sound written and verbal advice to officers and Members of the Council on subjects covered within your role. You will be a Solicitor/Barrister or equivalent.

Swindon Borough Council is a unitary authority with an ambitious growth agenda. We are currently going through a time of massive expansion and regeneration. Our legal department offers a fantastic career choice for anyone who is interested in dealing with high profile, complex and major projects, with the opportunity to work with highly regarded professionals from both the public and private sectors.

You will work in an environment where you will be given the chance to develop your career and at the same time make real improvements to the community.

How to apply:

Application forms and further details are available from our
website www.swindon.gov.uk/jobs or alternatively contact
jobs@swindon on 01793 463646 or e-mail jobs@swindon.gov.uk
We are an equal opportunities employer.

View Larger Map

Our Legal Services is changing. We have made dramatic improvement in the services we offer to clients and assumed our rightful place at the heart of the Council. We will shortly seek Lexcel accreditation.

Principal Lawyer (Procurement)

PO15: £60,186 - £63,951 p.a. (pay award pending)

Developing unique experience working on some of the most challenging issues facing Local Government, you will advise on the procurements and commercial relationships which support the delivery of services to residents in Hackney. Much of the work involves cutting-edge commercial strategy and policy. You will prepare complex contracts. You will work closely with senior stakeholders within and beyond the Council’s directorates. Quote ref: HC_1095.

For this post, you will lead and manage a team of qualified lawyers and be part of the Division’s senior management team. You will have excellent management skills and the ability to contribute to the management of Legal Services as a whole.

For an informal discussion, please contact Amanda Kelly, Interim Corporate Director of Legal and Democratic Services on 020 8356 3345.

Encouraging Diversity and Promoting Talent.

How to apply:

For further information and to apply, please visit www.hackney.gov.uk/jobs-careers

Alternatively, please call Tribal on 0845 313 3140, quoting the appropriate reference or email HC_1095@tribal.recruitmail.com including your full contact address and contact number(s).

Closing date: 22 August 2008.
Interview date: 3 or 4 September 2008.

Through the Local Government Pension Scheme, the Council offer a
generous and competitive final salary scheme.

View Larger Map