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Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities! We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy legal department at the London Borough of Lewisham. You will be required to support the team under the direction and the supervision of the Senior lawyer. You will deal with varied routine legal and administrative work, mainly within the property team.
What’s the role?
The role is to support the lawyers within the property team. You will prepare documents and liaise with parties in respect of lease extensions, collective enfranchisements and right to buy matters; assist with straightforward property transactions and contract and procurement matters.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
* Generous holiday allowance
* Local Government Pension scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
* Season ticket and bicycle loans
* A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
* Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone that has a basic knowledge of local authority procedures and areas of law relevant to the role. We require someone that has the ability to learn and understand quickly who can work on their own initiative. You will have an eye for accuracy and can ensure quality and consistency of documents produced. You will need to be able to work with a wide range of people and work as an effective member of a team dealing with a variety of duties.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s. Please read the guidance in the Applicant Handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
Salary
£32,442 - £33,384 per annum (SC4). All appointments will be offered at the minimum SCP for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
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