OR120645 – Lawyer/Solicitor (ID 04818) – Legal

Job Details

Work Pattern: 37 hour per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £25.54 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

The Property Lawyer will provide legal advice and support to Denbighshire County Council on property transactions, procurement and contract law. The role involves drafting and reviewing legal documents, advising council departments on legal matters, supporting procurement activities and ensuring the Council complies with relevant legislation and regulations.

Typical Day Overview

  • Providing legal advice to council departments on property, procurement and contract matters.

  • Drafting, reviewing and amending legal documents and contracts.

  • Advising on procurement processes, including compliance with relevant public procurement regulations.

  • Supporting colleagues with freedom of information requests relating to legal matters.

  • Working with internal teams, external solicitors, contractors and other stakeholders.

  • Managing legal cases and workloads, ensuring deadlines are met.

  • Sharing legal knowledge and providing guidance or training to colleagues and trainees.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

  • Strong knowledge of property law, procurement law or construction contracts.

  • Drafting and reviewing contracts, property documents and other legal paperwork.

  • Advising on public-sector procurement legislation and contractual requirements.

  • Providing clear, accurate and practical legal advice.

  • Managing competing priorities and working to tight deadlines.

  • Building effective relationships with council departments and external stakeholders.

  • Handling complex legal matters with professionalism and attention to detail.

  • Supporting continuous improvement and sharing knowledge with colleagues.

  • Working independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Requirements and Qualifications

Essential qualifications:

  • Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Barrister.

  • Current practising certificate or equivalent professional authorisation.

Essential experience:

  • At least two years’ post-qualification experience as a qualified lawyer.

  • Experience advising on and undertaking at least one of the following:

    • Procurement law, including procurements regulated by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

    • Property transactions and related legal matters.

    • Construction contracts, including drafting and amending standard-form contracts.

  • Experience drafting accurate legal documents.

  • Ability to manage demanding clients, third parties and tight deadlines.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.