Property and Procurement Lawyer

Pendle Borough Council’s Legal Section deals with a large caseload of conveyancing and contracts work arising from its strategic objectives to achieve strong services, a strong economy, strong communities and a strong organisation within the Borough.

To help it achieve this aim, the Council is looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to fill this post within Legal Services.  You will deal with a caseload of complex conveyancing work, often working against tight deadlines, and will assist the Legal Services Manager in the day-to-day management of the Section. You will also supervise the Senior Legal Assistant and the Legal Assistant in carrying out conveyancing work.

In addition to a thorough knowledge of conveyancing, you will need to demonstrate achievement in providing business support for a legal or similar practice, have a sound knowledge of management practices and experience of implementing them.

The Borough of Pendle lies in Lancashire’s beautiful Pennines and is within easy reach of the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, and the city of Manchester.

Pendle Borough Council offers an excellent work-life balance including flexitime with no core hours, up to 2 days flexi leave a month, compressed working options and up to 31 days annual leave.

This role is likely to be on a Flexible Contract as defined by our Agile Working Policy.  The minimum frequency for in-office attendance will be two or three times per week, however it could be more frequent based on the demands of the service.  We therefore expect candidates to reside within a commutable distance from Nelson, Lancashire.    

The Council’s benefits package includes an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional annual leave, a cycle to work scheme, home tech and car scheme salary sacrifice schemes.  You will also be rewarded with access to our benefits programme, Viv up, which provides easy access to unbeatable discounts for retailers such as Argos, M&S, B&Q, Currys PC World, etc.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.  Pendle Borough Council does not discriminate on any basis of disability, sex, marriage or civil partnership, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, or maternity.