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MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Posted 2 days ago, 11 Feb
Job ref: 624e4fe88e4142768202e5bb86797b19
Full Job Description
- Provision of legal advice, representation, and assistance across the Council to Members and staff colleagues as well as at public meetings where required.
- Understand the role of Legal Services and contribute to the delivery of the Legal Team's Service Plan and the Council's Corporate Plan.
- Contribute to the delivery of a high quality and cost-effective legal service. Generic Accountabilities of the Role:
- Be a trusted adviser to Members and colleagues in all specialist knowledge areas, and at all levels of the organisation.
- Manage an ongoing legal caseload.
- Represent the Council at legal proceedings, including advocacy where required.
- Undertake continuing professional development as required and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and case law.
- Exhibit the highest professional work standards and a capacity to develop skills and knowledge. Attend statutory meetings as required. Specific Accountabilities of the Role:
- Trusted adviser to all Officers on a wide range of property matters including acquisitions and disposals, licences and Landlord and Tenant matters.
- Contribute to advice on structuring property deals.
- Negotiate and complete property transactions on behalf of the Council.
- Assist in provision of advice on Assets of Community Value, best value disposals and Subsidy Control.
Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive/Relevant professional qualification (Essential) - Membership of other relevant professional bodies (Desirable) Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of managing matters in the area of specialism (Essential)
- Working knowledge of managing matters in the area of specialism in a local government context. (Desirable)
- Knowledge of the local government statutory framework and relevant current and emerging legislation, guidance, and best practice. (Desirable) Experience:
- Working within a legal team or practice. (Essential)
- Working within a local government legal team. (Desirable)
- Advising on general public law and constitutional matters. (Desirable)
- Attending and addressing Committees in the area of specialism. (Desirable)
- Relevant court procedures. (Desirable)
- Relevant court procedures. (Desirable) Business Skills:
- Verbal and written communication. (Essential)
- Scrutiny of new legislation. (Essential)
- Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage workload within set deadlines. (Essential) Understand modern digital approaches to improve service delivery. (Essential) Political Skills:
- Understanding of the political nature of local government and the democratic process. (Desirable) Working in a political environment and alongside elected Members. (Desirable) Personal Behaviours:
- Able to collaborate and communicate openly and be approachable and fair. (Essential)
- Ambitious, creative, and open-minded. (Essential)
- High level of personal integrity. (Essential)
- Capacity and desire to develop relevant skills and knowledge. (Essential)
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