Commercial Property Lawyer

LAW Absolute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority based in South London is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer for an initial 3-month period. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload and handle specific land dealings related to education and academies. Local authority experience is essential. This role requires attendance at the office 2 days per week for the first 2 months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 months experience in a local authority setting.
• Experience with complex caseloads in commercial property.
• Familiarity with estate ballot processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload as the Commercial Property Lawyer.
• Handle land dealings involving education and academies.
• Attend the office 2 days per week for the first 2 months.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Local Authority Experience

Education and Academies Experience

Job description

Overview

A local authority based in South London is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer for an initial period of three months.

Responsibilities

• Handle a complex caseload as the Commercial Property Lawyer for the authority.
• Experience dealing with education and academies for land dealings including foundations, schools and development experience for large scale housing stock transfer.
• Estate ballot experience is advantageous.
• Local authority experience is essential.
• Attend the office 2 days per week for the first 2 months.

Requirements

• Over 18 months experience for the same authority.

Application process

To register an interest in the role, please send an updated CV to [e-mail]

About LAW Absolute

As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.

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