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Senior Property Regeneration LawyerLocal Government Pension Scheme with a 19.5% employer contribution.
Join an Ambitious Team Shaping Bury’s Future
Bury Council is looking for a dynamic Property Regeneration Lawyer to join a highly ambitious team, leading the legal aspects of major regeneration projects that will transform the borough. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to Bury's future growth, working on high-profile development and regeneration initiatives. You’ll be a crucial player in ensuring the legal success of these transformational projects.
The Role
As Senior Property Regeneration Lawyer, you’ll take on a diverse caseload of complex property transactions, development agreements, and complex regeneration schemes. From advising on land acquisitions and disposal to navigating the intricacies of commercial leases, your role will cover all legal aspects of property matters in regeneration schemes. This is a unique opportunity to play a key part in shaping the future landscape of Bury, working on projects that will leave a lasting legacy for the borough.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on large-scale regeneration projects, including land acquisitions and disposals, development agreements, and property transactions.
- Draft and negotiate complex contracts and agreements related to property matters in regeneration schemes.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and external legal advisors, to ensure smooth project delivery.
- Assist in the legal aspects of planning and compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) as required.
About You
This is a role for a proactive, ambitious legal professional ready to take on challenging and rewarding work. To succeed, you will:
- Be a qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with experience in property law
- Have a strong understanding of property transactions, including commercial Landlord and Tenant, development agreements, disposals and land acquisition.
- Possess excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Be confident in managing a varied workload and working on high-profile projects.
What We Offer
In recognition of your expertise and commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- A competitive salary and generous annual leave allowance.
- Flexible working arrangements, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, with a 19.5% employer contribution.
- Access to an Employee Support Programme for your well-being.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
