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About the roles:
The legal service provides high quality legal advice across several areas of law to include commercial property planning and regulatory. The service also supports the administrative framework alongside the governance service ensuring that the councils dealings are lawful and decisions are taken correctly.
As lawyers in the commercial and property teams you will be supporting the Service Manager and Business Partners whilst providing advice to officers and members on statute case law and policy in all aspects of commercial and residential property law project work development work and commercial contracts.
What you will need:
We are seeking two skilled and motivated Lawyers with a strong background in commercial and/or property law to join our legal team. You will provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial and property related matters ensuring the councils interests are protected and its objectives are achieved efficiently and lawfully. Whilst experience of working within a political environment is not essential the ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders both internally and externally to make things happen certainly is.
If this is an opportunity that you are interested in we would like to hear from you. We would also welcome applications from those not qualified but who have experience interest and abilities in the type of work this role covers. This would be on a career pathway. We would support you in gaining experience and learning from a supportive team. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are vital.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this exciting opportunity.
Why work for us Our benefits include:
For more information:
For an informal discussion and further information please contact Reema Battu Property Business Partner or Sam Antwi Commercial Business Partner
Please note we are unable to accept CVs please follow the online application process to apply.
How to apply
To apply please visit our website
Closing date:3 August 2025.
West Suffolk Council has been ratedin the top 10 councils for climate action and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2030.
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