Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Job title:
Legal Assistant
Company:
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Job description
Job Details:Job Reference: HCC619973
Salary Range: £32,149 – £35,241 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 March 2025
Interview Date: 13 March 2025The Role:Join our friendly and supportive Lexcel accredited legal department, passionate about delivering the best for Hampshire and making a real difference to the community!Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. Our large legal service supports all Hampshire County Council directorates and a wide range of other public service organisations. Working on matters that are as challenging as they are rewarding, you will advise on and support other fee earners on a range of interesting, varied, meaningful, high profile and complex projects at the very forefront of public interest, delivering improvements to people’s lives.We are looking for an in-house Commercial Property Law Legal Assistant. You will be successful in the role if you are able to demonstrate sound legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution based approach; strong communication skills; an ability to work within a strong team with a collaborative approach and also able to demonstrate your own initiative; the ability to demonstrate resilience and motivation; and an ability to prioritise effectively.You will join the Commercial Property Team, working with colleagues in all Hampshire County Council directorates and third-party clients. This role includes assisting with the provision of legal advice and support to the County Council’s directorates and to external partners and client bodies. Your role will not only increase the efficiency of the team but also that of the County Council as a whole, and the position offers the unique level of support that comes with working within our well-respected team and Hampshire County Council generally. You will be able to gain valuable legal experience and develop your legal skills through the practical application of your legal knowledge and by advancing transactional commercial property matters which are unique to local authorities.You will assist colleagues within the Commercial Property Team in the day-to-day conduct of matters being dealt with by the Team. You will also take responsibility for varied casework, including work on deferred payment agreements, deeds of dedication, pre-School leases and deputyship sales, as well as offering assistance to legal colleagues, and undertaking legal research. You will also take responsibility for operating finance systems and invoicing for the wider team.What We Can Offer You:Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of the area, working partially remotely and from our offices in Winchester (at least two days a week).As a forward-looking local authority, our commitment to delivering an exceptional quality of life to our Hampshire residents also extends to our employees. It is important to us that our staff feel supported in their work. We offer an improved work-life balance through flexible working and an excellent benefits package including:
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme;
- 25 up to 28 days annual leave entitlement (dependent on Local Authority service);
- Interest free travel loans and discounts;
- Employee Support Services;
- Family-friendly policies;
- Access to online professional legal research resources.
To learn more about the team, please visit .Additional Information:Legal AssistantContact Details for an Informal Discussion:Jack Archer, Legal Team Leader on or 0370 7792693; or Joanna Gook, Legal Team Leader onNo agencies please.Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Expected salary
£32149 – 35241 per year
Location
Winchester
Job date
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 05:14:47 GMT
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