Property Lawyer

This is a remote position.

Property Lawyer - 3 Month Contract

Local Authority 3 Month Contract

Location: Fully Remote

Rate: Competitive (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Fully Remote

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team on a full-time remote basis for a 3-month contract. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of property matters delivering precise commercially-oriented legal advice on a wide array of local government property transactions. This position is perfect for a qualified legal expert with a background in advising on acquisitions disposals landlord-tenant issues and general property law. As part of a collaborative Legal Services team you will offer legal guidance to officers committees and stakeholders ensuring decisions are lawful and effective throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of property law matters with minimal oversight.
  
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and support across Local Authority services.
  
• Draft negotiate and review various legal documents agreements and property transactions.
  
• Advise on the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings.
  
• Handle landlord and tenant issues including leases licenses tenancies deeds and related agreements.
  
• Provide guidance on residential property purchases and sales.
  
• Offer legal advice on boundary disputes leasehold matters and other property-related issues.
  
• Attend committees hearings meetings and decision-making forums as needed.
  
• Conduct advocacy when appropriate.
  
• Maintain accurate records using the case management system including time recording and file management.
  
• Support governance project work and service improvements.
  
• Develop and update legal precedents templates and guidance notes.
  
• Mentor and support trainee solicitors apprentices and junior colleagues.
  

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
  
• Post-qualification experience in Property Law.
  
• Extensive experience managing a property law caseload independently.
  
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings.
    
  • Landlord and tenant matters including leases licenses tenancies and deeds.
    
  • Residential purchases and sales.
    
  • Property-related legal advice including boundary issues and leasehold enquiries.
    
• Strong drafting negotiation advocacy and communication skills.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Experience providing practical and commercially aware legal advice.
  
• Knowledge of governance and decision-making processes within a public sector environment.
  

Desirable

• Previous Local Authority or public sector legal experience.
  
• Knowledge of local government law and governance.
  
• Experience using legal case management systems.
  
• Additional specialist property law qualifications or accreditations.
  
• Higher Rights of Audience.
  

Whats on Offer

• 3 Month Contract
  
• Fully Remote Working
  
• 37 Hours Per Week
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Autonomous Caseload
  
• Supportive Legal Services Team
  
• Opportunity to Work Across a Broad Property Portfolio
  
• Potential Contract Extension
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Property Lawyer Property Solicitor Commercial Property Lawyer Senior Property Lawyer Real Estate Solicitor Local Government Property Lawyer Land & Property Solicitor or Legal Counsel (Property).

Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Requirements: Qualified Solicitor Barrister or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate. Post-qualification experience in Property Law. Significant experience managing a property law caseload independently. Experience in at least two of the following areas: Acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings. Landlord and Tenant matters including leases licences tenancies and deeds. Residential purchases and sales. Property-related legal advice including boundary issues and leasehold enquiries. Strong drafting negotiation advocacy and communication skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Experience providing practical and commercially aware legal advice. Knowledge of governance and decision-making processes within a public sector environment. Desirable Previous Local Authority or public sector legal experience. Knowledge of local government law and governance. Experience using legal case management systems. Additional specialist property law qualifications or accreditations. Higher Rights of Audience. Whats on Offer 3 Month Contract Fully Remote Working 37 Hours Per Week Bi-Weekly Pay Autonomous Caseload Supportive Legal Services Team Opportunity to Work Across a Broad Property Portfolio Potential Contract Extension Ideal for candidates with experience as a Property Lawyer Property Solicitor Commercial Property Lawyer Senior Property Lawyer Real Estate Solicitor Local Government Property Lawyer Land & Property Solicitor or Legal Counsel (Property).

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1