Job Details:
Job Reference:HCC623840
Salary Range: GBP 56,285 : GBP 63,080 per annum, plus Market Supplement of GBP 3,000 per annum
Work Location:Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (Hybrid Working)
Hours per week:37
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:3 May 2026
Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received
The Role:
Join our friendly and supportive Lexcel accredited service, 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.
What you'll do:
You will join the Commercial Property Team, working with colleagues in the Universal Services directorate, Hampshire Pension Fund and other external clients such as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire.
This role includes the provision of legal advice and representation to the County Council's departments, committees, members and other external partners and client bodies, that will not only increase the efficiency of the team, but also that of the County Council as a whole and offers the unique level of support that comes with working within our well:respected team and Hampshire County Council generally.
What we're looking for:
We are looking for an in:house Commercial Property lawyer : a qualified solicitor, barrister or fellow legal executive with significant post qualification experience and a current practising certificate for England and Wales.
You will be successful in the role if you are able to demonstrate sound legal skills and judgment; a pragmatic solution focused approach; strong client relationship and communication skills; an ability to work on your own initiative and also within a strong team with a collaborative approach; resilience and motivation; and ability to prioritise effectively to meet strict deadlines.
Why join us?
Having successfully adopted online and hybrid working, we can consider candidates from out of area, working partially remotely and from our offices in Winchester.
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. As such we can offer you an improved work:life balance through flexible working and excellentbenefits package including:
:Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
:Between 26 : 30 days annual leave entitlement (dependant on Local Authority service)
:Electric or plug:in hybrid car : Salary Sacrifice Scheme
:Interest free travel loans and discounts
:Employee Support Services
:Family friendly policies
To learn more about the HLS Team Hampshire Legal Services
Additional Information:
Project Legal Adviser Candidate Pack
Please note this post is Politically Restricted
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Jack Archer, Team Leader on 779 or Joanna Gook, Team Leader on 779
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.
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