Property Lawyer

Overview

This role is fully remote and offered as a 3-month contract. You will join a Legal Services team within a Local Authority, providing legal support and advice across a varied property law caseload.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a property law caseload with minimal oversight.
• Provide high-quality legal advice and support across Local Authority services.
• Draft, negotiate, and review 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.
• Advise 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract length: 3 Month Contract
• Working pattern: Fully Remote
• Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
• Pay: Bi-Weekly
• Rate: Competitive (Umbrella)

Location

Fully Remote