Overview
Reference: CCC00452
Description: 3C Shared Services is a strategic partnership between Cambridge City Council, Huntingdonshire District Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council and prides itself in providing an excellent legal advice service to its clients. We are seeking an experienced and resilient Property lawyer to join our busy and dynamic property legal team.
The successful candidates will be required to undertake a full property caseload of both commercial and residential property law with specific experience in shared ownership staircasing requirement, shared ownership plots sales, Right to Buy sale and case management essential.
You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience of working in a diverse organisation, delivering a customer-focused role and taking ownership of issues. Experience in working as part of a shared service is desirable.
As an in-house property Lawyer, you will provide quality and cost-effective service to our Council clients within a busy, friendly and supportive team.
You will be a qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or can demonstrable significant experience working at this level (evidence that the candidate holds or is eligible to hold a practising certificate will be required)
We use an electronic case management and digital mail, so candidates need to be highly IT literate.
In return we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Hub
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days per annum, rising to 30 days' after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for prat time)
Gym Membership
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts form the UK's leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attraction and more
Professional Membership fees paid for, dependent on the role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework
Subsidy for public transport
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,476 to £45,718 per annum (City Pay band 6)
Location: This will be a remote working role, however, some office attendance will be required, for example, for in person meetings
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would lie an informal chat, please contact Ms L. Li, Principal Lawyer, 07540 100017 for a confidential discussion.
Application Process: To be considered for this role, please click 'Apply online' and submit an application.
Recruitment Timetable: If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to Apply by 31 August 2025
Interviews will take place on a time and date to be confirmed.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: Salary: *GBP*40,476 to *GBP*45,718 per annum (City Pay band 6)
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
