We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join our well respected in house Legal Team to lead and deliver on all legal aspects of commercial property and regeneration in connection with the Council’s Services.

The Law & Governance service is responsible for the democratic and political management arrangements of the Authority including the conduct of elections, corporate and Ombudsmen complaints and the provision of a full and varied range of legal services.

As the successful candidate you will be an expert in your field with the ability to handle complex commercial property and regeneration work and to give clear and credible advice to senior officers and elected members. As well as having technical ability you will be professional, approachable, confident and an innovative thinker that can influence and drive progress to the conclusion of the project.

You will also be a proactive team player, with a flexible approach and a willingness to get involved in all areas of the Service’s work and want to play a prominent role in helping the Service to develop and improve.

It really is a great time to join Oxford City Council and this role will sit at the centre of all that we are trying to achieve in the Law & Governance Service.

So if you are a highly organised, enthusiastic and proactive individual, with a commitment to excellent customer service and are motivated by working for an inclusive and diverse organisation, we would like to hear from you.

Please note we are looking to fill 2 roles:

• 1x 12 month FTC 
• 1x 9 month FTC