Mid-level Private Law Lawyer specialising in Property and Land

Context
Apeldoorn has ambitious plans in the areas of housing, business and sustainability. We aim to grow to a population of at least 180,000 and continue to offer businesses the opportunity to establish themselves and expand here. This means adding approximately 12,500 homes and over 80 hectares of industrial land. In part, we are taking an active role in this (allocating land to third parties) and, in part, as a local authority, we are facilitating third-party initiatives (prior agreements). In addition, Apeldoorn aims to be climate-neutral by 2050, and there are major issues surrounding nature (compensation), nitrogen and the reception of refugees from Ukraine and asylum seekers that require a solution. Alongside the development challenge, we have the task of effectively fulfilling our role as owner of our existing property and land portfolio. This also includes keeping current contracts up to date and addressing other legal issues that arise in this context.

The Apeldoorn Land Management Unit, together with the Property Management Unit, has been incorporated into the Property and Land Department. Within the department, various colleagues work on the tasks that help shape the city’s growth and future. You’ll do this by working on specific areas with colleagues within the department, but often also as part of projects where, under the guidance of a project leader, you’ll collaborate with colleagues from other disciplines within our organisation.  

What are you going to do?
You will be working in a team comprising three senior private law solicitors, two legal assistants, a tax lawyer and a temporary private law solicitor. You will draft preliminary agreements, sale and purchase agreements or partnership agreements with developers, housing associations and other partners. You will be involved in drafting sale and lease agreements, as well as agreements relating to real rights, including building rights and leasehold rights. In addition, you will review notarial deeds and help to improve model agreements. You will collaborate with your fellow lawyers, including to draw on each other’s expertise. You will be part of project teams in which you will contribute your legal knowledge to the realisation of spatial development projects. You will provide solicited and unsolicited legal advice to colleagues and act as a sparring partner for colleagues within the Property and Land department and those with whom you work on projects.

What are you bringing with you?
You have relevant work experience as a lawyer in the fields of property, land matters and area development. You are persuasive and have good communication skills (both verbal and written). You are able to convey your advice clearly at both the civil service and executive levels and have a keen ‘political instinct’. You think in terms of possibilities, but are also able to bring a sharp focus to the discussion where necessary, and you stand by your advice.

In addition:

• Have you completed a law degree at higher professional education (HBO) or university (WO) level;
• Do you have at least 4–5 years’ relevant work experience, preferably within a government or semi-government organisation;
• Do you have the ability to draft various contracts independently, including, at the very least, preliminary agreements;
• Do you consider the quality and accuracy of your work to be important, and do you take it for granted that you actively ensure your knowledge of the field remains up to date?.

What do we offer?
Enjoy your work!

The Property and Land Department is home to around 40 expert and enthusiastic colleagues who look forward to welcoming you to the department. There is a strong sense of camaraderie and mutual support. At Apeldoorn, we also believe it is important that you have the scope and freedom to fulfil your responsibilities effectively within the established framework.

•  A gross monthly salary of up to €6,422 (scale 11) based on a 36-hour working week;
• The option to work 24 to 36 hours per week;
• An Individual Choice Budget (IKB) of 17,45% on top of your salary. You can use this, for example, for:
• Extra income by having it paid out;
• Buying extra holiday hours;
• A good work-life balance, with the option to save up leave and flexible working hours;
• A range of opportunities in the field of learning and development;
• 201.6 holiday hours based on a 36-hour week;
• An attractive pension scheme;
• It’s a lovely setting, as our townhouse has been beautifully modernised and fitted out to support flexible working;
• Can you work (partly) from home in your role? If so, you will receive a home-working allowance;
• Do you travel to work by public transport? If so, you’ll be fully reimbursed. Do you travel by car, bike or on foot? If so, you’ll receive an allowance for this.

This is good to know
You can apply until 17 August. Do you have any questions about the vacancy? If so, please contact Werner Diemers on 06 1853 5529 or at w.diemers@apeldoorn.nl

Everyone’s taking part
Apeldoorn City Council is an inclusive organisation. We firmly believe that a diverse organisation enables us to be better prepared for developments in society. As well as your talents and qualities, you also bring your background and preferences with you. You’re welcome here!