Property Lawyer

To provide high-quality legal advice and support on a wide range of property-related matters ensuring that transactions and legal services are delivered efficiently professionally and in accordance with relevant legislation regulations and organisational requirements. The role will support the organisations property interests through the management of complex legal cases transactions and negotiations.

• Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of property law matters including acquisitions disposals leases licences easements and other property transactions.
  
• Draft review negotiate and complete legal documentation relating to commercial and residential property matters.
  
• Manage a varied caseload independently ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and within required timescales.
  
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and recommend appropriate courses of action.
  
• Conduct legal research and provide clear practical advice on property law issues and developments.
  
• Represent the organisation in negotiations with external parties legal representatives developers and other stakeholders.
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation regulations policies and professional standards.
  
• Attend meetings and provide legal support to project teams management and other departments as required.
  
• Maintain accurate case records and prepare reports correspondence and legal documentation.
  
• Support the achievement of organisational objectives through the provision of proactive and solution-focused legal services.
  

• Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate (where applicable).
  
• Significant experience in property law including handling a broad range of property transactions and legal matters.
  
• Strong knowledge of commercial and/or residential property law and relevant legislation.
  
• Ability to manage a complex caseload independently and prioritise competing demands.
  
• Excellent drafting negotiation and communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Proficiency in legal case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Experience working within local government or the public sector.
  
• Knowledge of local authority property transactions and governance requirements.
  
• Experience advising on regeneration development or housing-related projects.
  

• Location: Remote Working
  
• Hours: 37 hours per week across five days
  
• Payment: Bi-weekly payments