by Lauren Sturgess, Trainee Solicitor Throughout my role working as a trainee solicitor, I have been able to undertake work within the Contract Law sector. As part of this work, I have had exposure to drafting and reviewing various types of agreements. One agreement I have had exposure to drafting is a Service Level Agreement […]
Senior Property Solicitor Band G including market supplement enhancement £25,039 – £27,885 per annum (full-time equivalent £41,732 – £46,476 per annum) plus lease car cash equivalent, currently £238 per month Part-time permanent contract, 21¾ hours per week Do you enjoy and have significant experience in the areas of residential and commercial property? Would you like […]
Senior Planning Solicitor Band G including market supplement enhancement £41,732 – £46,476 per annum plus lease car cash equivalent (currently £238 per month) Full time permanent contract Are you a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (Supreme Court of England and Wales/English Bar) or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or do you have equivalent relevant […]
by Helen Lisney, Legal Officer When a property is on the open market the seller’s interest ceases upon completion of the sale. However, when a property is sold under the right to buy scheme then the selling local authority will retain rights in relation to the property for a period of 10 years from the […]
by Kerryn Woollett, Senior Solicitor What was the case about? The Housing Association sought an injunction under s.1 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 relying on 123 allegations of anti-social behaviour (ASB), though this was reduced to 6 allegations. These were representative of three types of ASB complained of namely verbal abuse, […]
by Lauren Sturgess, Trainee Solicitor At the beginning of August 2022, I attended Leicester Magistrates’ Court to apply for a warrant to enter premises on behalf of North West Leicestershire District Council (NWLDC). The application was made under s.22 of the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949 by virtue of s.25 of the Leicestershire […]
by Jodie Bradford, Legal Practice Manager Week commencing 5 September saw our very first (and not last!) virtual work experience week. The programme was open to aspiring solicitors studying law at University and was well attended by a variety of students. The team put on 10 sessions throughout the week on different aspects of working […]
by Jodie Bradford, Legal Practice Manager NWL Legal attended the Parish Fair on Tuesday, 27 September. The Parish Fair is an annual event organised by North West Leicestershire District Council attended by our local Parish/Town Councillors and Clerks. The fair provides an opportunity for the Clerks and Councillors to stop by and have a chat […]
by Kerryn Woollett, Senior Solicitor Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 (“the Act”) sets out the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). It requires public authorities, in the exercise of their functions, to have due regard to the need to: eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct prohibited by the Act; advance equality of […]
Senior Property Solicitor Band G plus up to 6 market supplements £21,201 – £27,388 per annum (annual equivalent salary £35,336 – £45,648 per annum) plus annual car allowance of £2,856 Part-time permanent contract, 21¾ hours per week Are you ready to step into your first management role, or do you have existing management experience that you […]
