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<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9947/Property_Lawyer_JD_2025.doc" target="_blank">Property_Lawyer_JD_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9948/Property_Lawyer_PS__2025.doc" target="_blank">Property_Lawyer_PS__2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/9949/Join_us_at_Tonbridge___Malling_BC.pdf" target="_blank">Join_us_at_Tonbridge___Malling_BC</a></li>
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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking a part-time Property Lawyer.
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in all areas of property law in a local government context. Applicants will require excellent communication skills and be able to manage a substantial caseload.
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value commercial leases and transfers and providing property advice to all of the authority’s services.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling&nbsp;Borough&nbsp;Council&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal &amp; Democratic Services on 01732 876228. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Property Lawyer

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Team Leader - &nbsp;Contracts and Commissioning
Mid Kent Legal Services
This is a full time hybrid working role. About Us
Mid Kent Legal Services (MKLS) provides legal services and advice across the mid-Kent area (to Swale, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells councils).&nbsp; The service covers a range of areas including Property and Regeneration, Planning, Contentious, Contracts &amp; Commissioning and Corporate Governance. Working across multiple councils means a range of high-level, challenging and impactful work ranging from supporting the delivery of garden communities, to the redevelopment of large shopping centres, to letting very large contracts, to delivering affordable housing. In short, it’s a real opportunity to make a difference in an area with vibrant towns, beautiful villages and countryside and fantastic leisure and cultural amenities.
MKLS’s has a reputation as being forward thinking, progressive and innovative and is closely and strongly aligned with is partner authorities. It provides a supportive and nurturing environment, providing opportunities for staff to progress internally and uses technology to maximise the effective use of lawyers' time. In short, it is a great place to work. We are now looking for a Team Leader (Contracts and Commissioning) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 34 hours per week. The Benefits
- Salary of £57,703- £64,906 per annum + £7,000 market supplement
- Local Government pension scheme
- Generous annual leave plus time off between Christmas and New Year and options to purchase extra leave
- Wellbeing support including confidential advice, counselling and flu vaccines
- Discounts on leisure, retail, and fuel and salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and car leasing
- Generous sick pay
- Free parking across the 3 Partner Authority sites
- Season ticket loans for rail/bus travel This is the ideal opportunity for an experienced legal professional with expertise in contracts and commissioning and a great leadership style to join our forward-thinking shared service and make a difference to the lives of people who live and work in the Mid-Kent area With extensive wellbeing benefits and a brilliant pension scheme, you’ll enjoy a rewarding career where your expertise is recognised and will also benefit from hybrid working where&nbsp; you will be able to save on commuting time and expenses on the days when you are not travelling to one of the offices. What’s more, we offer outstanding working arrangements, with the majority of your time spent working from home and a 34 hour working week including 1pm finishes on Fridays. On top of this, we offer a number of working options such as compressed hours, nine day fortnights and part-time working&nbsp; all within an inclusive and supportive working environment where your wellbeing is prioritised. The Role
As our Team Leader /(Contracts and Commissioning), you will lead and manage our&nbsp;Contracts and Commissioning team,&nbsp;manage a caseload of complex and high profile contract and commissioning matters and deliver high-quality legal services across all three local authorities. This pivotal role combines strategic leadership with providing expert legal advice on contracts and commissioning, ensuring compliance with Lexcel standards and promoting the shared legal service’s vision. Overseeing our team’s development, you will manage recruitment, training and performance whilst serving as the most senior fee earner, providing high-level legal advice to elected members, committees and senior managers. You will also support the delivery of the partnership’s strategic objectives, maintaining up-to-date legal expertise and promoting the service internally and externally to improve understanding of legal procedures and build the MKLS reputation. Additionally, you will:
- Lead training sessions, provide guidance notes and offer legal supervision
- Represent MKLS at external meetings
- Ensure compliance with council policies
This is an exciting time to join the MKLS Contracts &amp; Commissioning Team with a number of large and high-profile projects happening across the Partner Authorities.
About You
To be considered as our Team Leader (Contracts and Commissioning), you will need:
- To be a qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive or have equivalent qualification and&nbsp; experience
- Extensive post qualification legal practice experience in contracts and commissioning
- Experience providing legal advice and support to senior leaders and key decision-makers in contracts and commissioning law and practice
- Experience operating in politically sensitive environments
- Experience of staff management
- Experience of the successful performance management of legal fee earners
- Knowledge and understanding of the political nature of local government and democratic process
- A full, valid UK driving licence Other organisations may call this role Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, Attorney, Legal Counsel, Legal Services Team Leader, Senior Contracts and Commissioning Lawyer, Commissioning and Legal Team Leader, Contracts and Governance Manager, Senior Legal Advisor, or Legal Operations Team Leader. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Timothy Pyant, Interim Business Manager on 01622 602155.
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Interview Date: TBC
So, if you’re looking for a great new opportunity as a Team Leader (Contracts &amp; Commissioning), please apply via the button shown above. For further information on other opportunities with Mid Kent Legal Services please visit <a href="https://midkentcouncil.webrecruit.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mid Kent Legal Services</a>.
Mid Kent Legal Services and Maidstone, Swale and Tunbridge Wells local authorities are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Swale Borough Council

Team Leader -  Contracts and Commissioning

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Senior Lawyer - Property and Regeneration
Mid Kent Legal Services
This a full time hybrid working role. About Us
Mid Kent Legal Services (MKLS) provides legal services and advice across the Mid-Kent area (to Swale, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells councils). The service covers a range of areas including Property and Regeneration, Planning, Contentious, Contracts &amp; Commissioning and Corporate Governance. Working across multiple councils means a range of high-level, challenging and impactful work ranging from supporting the delivery of garden communities, to the redevelopment of large shopping centres, to letting very large contracts, to delivering affordable housing. In short, it’s a real opportunity to make a difference in an area with vibrant towns, beautiful villages and countryside and fantastic leisure and cultural amenities.
MKLS’s has a reputation as being forward thinking, progressive and innovative and is closely and strongly aligned with is partner authorities. It provides a supportive and nurturing environment, providing opportunities for staff to progress internally and uses technology to maximise the effective use of lawyers' time. In short, it is a great place to work. We are now looking for a Senior Lawyer (Property and Regeneration) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 34 hours per week. The Benefits
- Salary of £48,657 - £54,727 per annum + £7,000 market supplement
- Local Government pension scheme
- Generous annual leave plus time off office closure between Christmas and New Year (and an option to purchase extra leave
- Wellbeing support including confidential advice, counselling, flu vaccines
- Discounts on leisure, retail, and fuel and salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work and car leasing
- Generous sick pay
- Free parking across the 3 Partner Authority sites
- Season ticket loans for rail/bus travel This is the ideal opportunity for experienced property and regeneration lawyer with a track record of providing high-level legal advice to join our forward-thinking shared service. With exceptional benefits, a brilliant pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth, you’ll enjoy a rewarding public sector career with more flexibility and development and significantly less commuting. What’s more, we offer outstanding working arrangements, with the majority of your time spent working from home and a 34 hour working week including 1pm finishes on Fridays. On top of this, we offer a number of working options such as compressed hours, nine day fortnights and part-time working all within an inclusive and supportive working environment where your wellbeing is prioritised. The Role
As our Senior Lawyer (Property and Regeneration), you will manage a caseload of complex property and regeneration work. Ensuring we operate at the forefront of legal excellence and align with Lexcel standards, you will provide high-level legal advice and services to elected members, senior managers and staff across all three local authorities. You will supervise less senior fee earners and Legal Support Officers, ensuring high-quality support in legal transactions. Additionally, you will: - Stay updated on legal developments in property and regeneration law and practice
- Represent MKLS in internal working groups and external meetings
- Deputise for the Team Leader/Practice Area Lead when required
- Uphold the Council’s policies
This is an exciting time to join the MKLS Property &amp; Regeneration Team with a number of large and high-profile projects happening across the Partner Authorities.
About You
To be considered as our Senior Lawyer (Property and Regeneration), you will need:
- To be a qualified solicitor, barrister, chartered legal executive or have equivalent qualification and experience
- Post qualification legal practice experience in property and regeneration
- Experience providing legal advice and support to senior leaders and key decision-makers in property and regeneration law and practice
- Experience advising Members on all aspects of property and regeneration law and procedures
-Experience operating in politically sensitive environments
- Knowledge and understanding of the political nature of local government and democratic process
- A full, valid UK driving licence
Other organisations may call this role&nbsp;Senior Legal Counsel, Lead Lawyer, Legal Services Manager, Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or Senior Legal Manager. If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Timothy Pyant, Interim Business Manager on 01622 602155.
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Interview Date: TBC
So, if you’re looking for a great new opportunity as a Senior Lawyer (Contracts &amp; Commissioning), please apply via the button shown above. For further information on other opportunities with Mid Kent Legal Services please visit <a href="https://midkentcouncil.webrecruit.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mid Kent Legal Services</a>.
Mid Kent Legal Services and Maidstone, Swale and Tunbridge Wells local authorities are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Senior Lawyer - Property and Regeneration

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/8514/Head_of_Legal_Services_JDPS.pdf" target="_blank">Head_of_Legal_Services_JDPS</a></li>
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Experience the extraordinary with a move to Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council (F&amp;HDC).
Are you a qualified solicitor with a passion for public service and a track record of strategic legal leadership within local government? Folkestone &amp; Hythe District Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Legal Services to lead our legal team and act as Solicitor to the Council.
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership position, providing expert legal advice across the Council, managing a high-performing legal team, and supporting governance as Deputy Monitoring Officer. You’ll play a key role in shaping legal strategy, ensuring compliance, and supporting major projects and legislative changes.
Key Responsibilities
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<li>Lead and manage the Legal Services team, ensuring high-quality legal support across all service areas.</li>
<li>Provide strategic legal advice on complex issues including procurement, contracts, planning, and governance.</li>
<li>Act as training principal for legal apprentices and trainees.</li>
<li>Attend and advise at Council, Cabinet and Committees as required.</li>
<li>Instruct external legal specialists and manage substantial budgets.</li>
<li>Support the Monitoring Officer in upholding standards of conduct and lawfulness.</li>
<li>Drive service improvements and contribute to corporate goals.</li>
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications &amp; Experience:
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<li>Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years post-qualification experience.</li>
<li>Proven leadership in legal services, with expertise in at least three areas such as procurement, contracts, property, planning, or litigation.</li>
<li>Strong governance knowledge and ability to advise senior stakeholders.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li>
<li>Experience with legal software and systems (e.g., IKEN, Westlaw, Land Registry portal).</li>
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Why Join Us
In return, we are offering you a chance to thrive and further your career development with a range of regular management and other learning &amp; development sessions whilst your role enables you to make a lasting impact on the Folkestone &amp; Hythe District.
Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit. Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a focus on wellbeing and staff development. Our benefits include:
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<li>Flexible Working: Embrace a culture that supports agile and hybrid working arrangements.</li>
<li>Generous Leave: Enjoy up to 31 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a flexi-time scheme, birthday leave, and Christmas office closure.</li>
<li>Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Family-Friendly Initiatives: Benefit from a range of family-friendly policies and support.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Wellbeing: Participate in health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Programme.</li>
<li>Additional Perks: Reimbursement of professional membership subscriptions, salary sacrifice schemes, corporate membership discounts, and free office parking.</li>
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We have a hybrid working approach with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone at least one day per week.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 9th November 2025.
Interviews are due to be held on 27th November 2025.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Head of Legal Services (Solicitor to the Council)

<ul><li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/8126/Contracts_and_Procurement_Lawyer_JDPS_July_2025.doc" target="_blank">Contracts_and_Procurement_Lawyer_JDPS_July_2025</a></li>
<li><a href="https://feeds.jgp.co.uk/public_data/VacancyDocuments/0076/8127/Join_us_at_Tonbridge___Malling_BC.pdf" target="_blank">Join_us_at_Tonbridge___Malling_BC</a></li>
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Please apply online. If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by emailing <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a>



Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council are seeking an experienced Contracts and Procurement Lawyer to join our legal services team.
You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent) with recent experience of working in the areas of contracts and procurement in a local government context.
Applicants will require excellent communications skills and be confident in providing practical legal advice and assistance on a wide range of contract and procurement matters, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
You should be proficient in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating public contracts and have excellent understanding of the public procurement framework and local government law and a proven ability to manage a varied workload with minimal supervision
Reporting to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, the successful candidate will have a broad portfolio of work including high value contract tenders and providing advice to all of the authority’s services.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal &amp; Democratic Services on 01732 876 228. (Direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)

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