Property LawyerCouncil

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lawyer to support on the Council’s property work.

Who we are looking for…

To be a success in our Legal Team you will have experience as a Property Lawyer and have a good working knowledge in:

• Freehold and Leasehold Acquisitions and Disposals.

• Leasehold transactional documents, including licences to assign, underleases, licences to alter and licences to occupy.

• Option Agreements, Overage Agreements and Easements.

• Reviewing registered and unregistered titles and drafting Reports on Title.

• Dealing with title queries.

You will be a strong team player with a proven track record of delivering to deadlines, have effective communication skills and be able to use sound judgement to solve problems. You will be used to working in a busy pressurised environment and will enjoy a challenge. A commitment to delivering the best possible service for the benefit of our residents and clients, is required. You must have good IT literacy skills and an ability to use electronic publications for the purpose of legal work and research are critical.

Experience of working in local government desirable but not essential.

Other duties will include dealing with a range of matters including providing advice to officers and elected members, attending Council Committees and working groups as required.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Nicola Cassidy – Senior Lawyer (Property) on [email protected] or Direct Dial 01539 793240

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 11/12/2026

Interview date: 12/01/2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [email protected].

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Politically Restricted

Please note that this post is designated as politically restricted under local government legislation. Certain restrictions on political activity apply. Please see our careers website for further information: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.

Position type: Full Time