London (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
£53,857 - £61,470
FULLTIME
Salary: £53,857 - £61,470
Grade: Level 5 Zone 1
Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours
Closing Date: Sunday 30^th March 2025, 23:55
Interviews: Weeks Commencing 14^th and 21^st April 2025
Open House Events:
Join us for an open house session where you can learn more about the roles on offer, the team, the service and Camden as an organisation. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Sign up for our event on Wednesday 12th March 12:00 by clicking here or copy and paste the following into your browser: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/222c18f7-4fa6-4a78-aa95-9f8911b8a290@5e8f4a34-2bdb-4854-bb42-b4d0c7d0246c
Sign up for our event on Thursday 20th March 14:00 by clicking here or copy and paste the following into your browser: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eeba25ad-b32c-4b53-a004-a27834ff0451@5e8f4a34-2bdb-4854-bb42-b4d0c7d0246c
About Camden
Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all.
What You’ll Be Doing
Join Camden's dynamic Legal Services team, where you’ll play a critical role in breaking down barriers while embracing a risk-aware approach. You'll engage with senior officers and Members to offer high-quality legal services, with a focus on social justice. Collaborate closely with various service directorates to ensure efficient delivery of Council priorities, all while managing a personal caseload that includes high-profile and complex cases. Become a trusted advisor, advocate, and problem solver as you contribute to Camden's vision of innovative, responsive legal solutions.
All About You
To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.
We’re looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives with demonstrable experience in Local Government Commercial Property. You should possess a robust understanding of local government law and have hands-on experience in preparing cases and drafting legal documents. Your professional confidence will shine through as you lead on challenging cases and provide high-level advice. With excellent communication and collaboration skills, you’re ready to engage with our clients and stakeholders.
You’ll possess extensive knowledge of property law, with a particular emphasis on commercial property conveyancing, and demonstrate a strong understanding of local government law as it relates to property.
You’ll have the capability and experience to manage a wide range of land and property transactions from the council's portfolio, including the preparation, negotiation, and completion of leases, licences, easements, and development agreements for both residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, you’ll be well-versed in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, particularly in relation to protected and excluded tenancies, and have a solid grasp of statutory provisions regarding regeneration projects, specifically in the context of compulsory purchase orders. You will have a sound level of knowledge on the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Act and related legislation around local authority building safety and regulatory compliance. Additionally, you’ll be knowledgeable about land registration law and procedures, particularly under the Land Registration Act 2002 and relevant Land Registry Practice Guides.
Your proactive nature and creative mindset will help shape the future of legal services in Camden.
To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10864447/file/document?inline
What We Offer
At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.
Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.