Commercial Property Lawyer (Hybrid)

Essential Employment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Commercial Property Lawyer to provide expert legal advice within a local government context. This hybrid role involves managing complex commercial property transactions, drafting and reviewing essential legal documents, and ensuring compliance with internal processes. Join a collaborative legal service team that values solution-focused guidance and supports your professional growth. If you are passionate about property law and eager to make a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Qualifications

• Expertise in commercial property law with a focus on local government.
• Strong drafting skills for legal documents and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial property transactions.
• Manage caseload and draft property-related documents.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Legal Advisory

Case Management

Drafting Legal Documents

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Solicitor

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Commercial Property Lawyer (Hybrid) needed in Westminster, £198.45 per day PAYE – Reference: RQ1504898

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial property transactions and matters within a local government context.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to clients across both councils, ensuring clear, solution-focused legal guidance.
• Manage an existing caseload and take on new complex commercial property legal work.
• Draft and review legal implications, decision-making reports, leases, licenses, and other property-related documents.
• Work collaboratively within the wider legal service, supporting colleagues on cross-disciplinary cases.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, including decision-making frameworks, instructions to external legal counsel, financial procedures, and case management systems.

This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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