Commercial Property Lawyer
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Job Location:
Camden Town - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
3 Month Contract With A Local Authority
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality solution-focused legal advice on commercial property matters supporting the Councils strategic priorities. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to officers and Members delivering innovative and legally compliant solutions across a wide range of property transactions regeneration projects and governance matters in line with the principles of a modern forward-thinking in-house legal service.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert legal advice on commercial property law and related local government matters
- Manage a full caseload of property transactions including leases licences acquisitions disposals easements and development agreements
- Advise on landlord and tenant matters including security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Support regeneration and development projects including compulsory purchase orders (CPOs)
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks including building and fire safety laws
- Represent the Council in court tribunals and negotiations where required
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders acting as a trusted legal advisor
- Provide practical solution-oriented advice balancing legal risk with corporate objectives
- Undertake legal research monitor legislative developments and deliver briefings or training
- Maintain high standards of case management file compliance and time recording
- Contribute to service improvement and innovation within Legal Services
- Mentor and support junior colleagues where required
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) in England and Wales
- Strong experience in commercial property law and conveyancing
- Experience handling local authority or public sector property work (desirable)
- Knowledge of:
- Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Land Registration Act 2002
- Building Safety and Fire Safety legislation
- Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
- Experience of regeneration projects and/or compulsory purchase orders (desirable)
- Ability to manage complex and high-profile legal matters
Additional information
- Bi-Weekly Payments
- 36 Hours Per Week
