Senior Lawyer (General)

Senior Lawyer (General) Up to £44,693 per annum (pro rata for part time), depending on Qualifications and Experience Up to 37 hours per week, with part time hours considered We have a vacancy within the shared legal services team and we are looking for an individual who can demonstrate that they are keen and highly motivated, with excellent initiative, sound judgment and a flexible approach. You must have good energy and enthusiasm with a real desire to join our small but busy in-house team and deal with a wide but interesting range of work. The post will focus on assisting the Director of Legal and Governance and the Head of Legal Services in undertaking all legal work for both Malvern Hills District Council and Wychavon District Council but with particular emphasis on the following areas: Information Management and in particular Data Protection Member Conduct and Complaints Licensing Local Government Law and Practice You will also carry a case load of simple/standard s106 agreements. The appointment will be made within the salary range depending upon qualifications and experience. Please see job description and person specification for further details. This post will be based in Pershore, with travel to Malvern as required. About you The successful candidate will have: Degree Level education Fully mobile with access to transport Flexible and adaptable approach with commitment to improving and developing the in-house legal service Experience of drafting legal agreements, reports or notices Experience of working in the public sector is desirable but not essential. You will however need experience and knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Data Protection/General Data Protection Regulations Working with councillors and member conduct issues and/or complaints Contracts experience Planning experience Local Government Law and Procedure Local Authority licensing In addition, the successful candidate will have the following skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to express complex issues clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing Ability to think beyond the pure legal 'text' and find practical solutions to problems Ability to work to deadlines and within statutory constraints What we can offer Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result, we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as: Excellent pension scheme with employer contributions Generous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leave Committed training programme and development opportunities Onsite nursery with 20% staff discount Discounted Gym and swim membership Health and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling services Cycle to Work scheme Employee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme To discuss the post or for further information, please call Heather Peachey, Head of Legal Services on 01684 862348. Closing date: Sunday 23 February 2025 Interview dates: Monday 10 March 2025 Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised. Attached documents Employee Benefits Job Description

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