Senior Lawyer Property & Regeneration , NN1 1ED

Our BenefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays.
An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation.
Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more! Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc.
(subject to business needs).
Our West Ways of Working - We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people\\\'s lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.About the roleWe are growing our Property Team with the addition of a Senior Property/Regeneration Lawyer within the Place Legal team.
This role is ideal for someone with a significant level of technical knowledge and experience in Commercial Property Law and Regeneration Projects.
If you are motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn and develop further in this area of law, we want to hear from you.
West Northants is a great place to work, offering flexibility, career progression, and a range of benefits.For more information please contact Katherine Hall Head of Legal (Place) on 07826 511563 for a confidential discussion.
You can also visit our legal recruitment page at:

/westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teams What will you be doing?No two days in the Property Team are the same at West Northants.
You will work with a large and diverse commercial property portfolio, including acquisitions and disposals of freehold and leasehold premises, landlord and tenant matters, and development projects linked to the Council's dynamic regeneration programme.
Recent initiatives include the Market Square Regeneration, major land acquisition transactions, and the Waterside and Marefair redevelopment project.You will also have opportunities to mentor and support other team members.
The Council is actively pursuing regeneration projects, creating exciting and challenging work for the legal team.
View our colleague, Jacob, as he talks about his experience working with our team.For more information on our roles and team, please visit our legal page:

/westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/our-legal-teamsAbout youWe welcome applications from individuals with a passion for delivering excellent legal services in a fast-paced environment.
Whether you are looking to develop your local government experience, change sectors, or return to work after a career break, we provide a supportive environment to help you succeed.While local government experience is not essential, the ideal candidate will possess:
A strong technical background in Commercial Property Law and Regeneration Projects.
A willingness to learn and grow professionally.
A commitment to shaping and delivering exemplary legal services.We offer mentoring, coaching, and training to help you achieve your goals.
Benefits include flexible working arrangements, a holiday purchase scheme, LGPS pension scheme, a Lifestyle Benefits Scheme, and more.
Let us know how we can support your work-life balance with flexible working options.About usWe're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history.
As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'.
We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality.
Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for:
Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.At West Northants Council, it's about our people.
People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge.
Our culture is a gateway for new experiences.
A place to forge new opportunities.
To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.