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Property Lawyer
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Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
3-month contract position with a local authority
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract position with a local authority aimed at providing high-quality timely and effective legal advice representation and support on a wide range of property-related matters. The role ensures compliance with relevant legislation enabling the organisation to operate lawfully and efficiently. Additionally it contributes to the management and development of legal services supporting strategic objectives reducing reliance on external legal support and delivering innovative value-for-money solutions.
Responsibilities
- Manage a full and varied caseload of property law matters including complex and high-value transactions.
- Provide clear expert legal advice to stakeholders including senior management committees and external partners.
- Draft review and negotiate legal documents relating to property transactions and agreements.
- Conduct or manage advocacy where required.
- Support the development and implementation of legal strategies policies and procedures.
- Identify legal risks trends and opportunities providing proactive solutions.
- Contribute to organisational objectives by delivering efficient and high-quality legal services.
- Assist in reducing reliance on external legal providers.
Essential Experience Required
- Substantial experience in property law ideally within a public sector or complex organisational environment.
- Experience managing a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrable experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of CILEX.
- Eligible to practise in England and Wales with a current practising certificate.
- Degree in Law or equivalent professional qualification.
Additional Information
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 21st June 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To provide high-quality timely and effective legal advice representation and support to the organisation on a wide range of property-related matters ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and enabling the organisation to operate lawfully and efficiently.
Required Education:
To provide high-quality timely and effective legal advice representation and support to the organisation on a wide range of property-related matters ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and enabling the organisation to operate lawfully and efficiently.
