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Principal Lawyer for Commercial and Regeneration

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Job ID:

34574

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts, Projects/Regeneration

Location:

Essex, South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Principal/Head of Section, Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

26.02.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
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Job Description:

£61,435 - £70,896 per annum
 
Job purpose
  • To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the Council, schools and other clients in Commercial & Regeneration (including, Property, Planning and Contracts)
  • To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters.
  • To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities
  • To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners
  • To support the Head of Legal Services, and Legal Practice Manager in the management of the service
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Standard Level is required for this post.

For further information please contact Helen Nicol, Assistant Director of Legal and Governance on helen.nicol@thurrock.gov.uk

About Us

Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

Closing date: 9 March 2025
Interview date: TBC

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.
Employer Info
Thurrock Council
Essex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom

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Thurrock Council
Essex, South-East (exc London), United Kingdom
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Principal Lawyer for Commercial and Regeneration

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Job ID:

34574

Practice Area(s):

Procurement/Contracts, Projects/Regeneration

Location:

Essex, South-East (exc London) 

Role:

Principal/Head of Section, Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Posted:

26.02.2025

Employer type:

Local Authority
col-wide   

Job Description:

£61,435 - £70,896 per annum
 
Job purpose
  • To provide high quality and solution focused legal services to the Council, schools and other clients in Commercial & Regeneration (including, Property, Planning and Contracts)
  • To be a senior advisor and representative in an area of legal specialism including complex, high profile and sensitive matters.
  • To be able to provide advice on other legal matters affecting local authorities
  • To manage and develop lawyers and other fee earners
  • To support the Head of Legal Services, and Legal Practice Manager in the management of the service
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Standard Level is required for this post.

For further information please contact Helen Nicol, Assistant Director of Legal and Governance on helen.nicol@thurrock.gov.uk

About Us

Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.

Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.

This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.

Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.

We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.

Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.

We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.

Closing date: 9 March 2025
Interview date: TBC

For further information or to apply, please click on the 'Enquire/Apply' button below.