Property Lawyer

Overview

Remote Property Lawyer position available on a 3-month contract with a Local Authority Legal Services team. This role offers a varied property law caseload and provides legal advice to officers and stakeholders, supporting property transactions and development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload covering both commercial and residential property issues
• Provide legal guidance to council departments, senior officers, and stakeholders
• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related legal documents
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements, wayleaves, and other land transactions
• Support projects related to regeneration, development, and asset management
• Conduct title investigations and property due diligence
• Draft and finalize legal agreements for property transactions
• Provide counsel on landlord and tenant matters
• Assist project teams with complex property-related challenges
• Participate in remote meetings to offer legal advice as needed
• Maintain accurate case records and file management systems

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with a valid practicing certificate
• Extensive post-qualification experience in Property Law
• Ability to handle both commercial and residential property matters
• Experience drafting and negotiating property agreements and legal documents
• Strong understanding of:
  • Commercial Property Law
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Property Transactions
  • Local Government Property Matters
• Ability to independently manage a caseload
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Local Authority property law
• Background supporting regeneration and development projects
• Expertise advising on asset management and strategic property transactions
• Experience working in a remote legal services environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Rate: £55.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Pay frequency: Bi-weekly
• Contract: 3 Month Contract
• Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
• Working pattern: Fully Remote

Location

Fully Remote