Hybrid Property Solicitor - Public Sector Impact

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Salary sacrifice car/scooter

Cycle and technology schemes

Childcare schemes

Everybody Benefits shopping vouchers

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Property Lawyer/Solicitor to provide expert advice on commercial and residential property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, auctions, academy transfers and agricultural tenancies.

You will join a supportive team of professionals, handling high-profile cases and developing expertise across related disciplines. The role welcomes applicants from private practice or local authority backgrounds and offers flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of property law across commercial and residential work.
• Ability to advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, auctions, academy transfers and agricultural tenancies.
• Flexible and versatile approach; willingness to learn other disciplines within the service.

Responsibilities

• be part of a friendly and supportive team of professionals
• have the opportunity to work on high profile cases and to learn and develop in other disciplines within our service
• have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to suit a range of audiences

Skills

Property law

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor/Barrister/CILEX qualification

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is seeking a Property Lawyer/Solicitor to provide expert advice on commercial and residential property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, auctions, academy transfers and agricultural tenancies.

You will join a supportive team of professionals, handling high-profile cases and developing expertise across related disciplines. The role welcomes applicants from private practice or local authority backgrounds and offers flexible working options.