Lawyer (Property)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a property lawyer to join its legal services team. This permanent role involves providing legal advice on commercial property matters including acquisitions, disposals, and leases. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of PQE and must be capable of delivering timely legal advice. The position offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work, and aims to support ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Flexi time

Training for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in property law.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely legal advice.
• Experience in commercial property acquisitions and disposals.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice regarding property acquisitions.
• Draft and manage leasehold documentation.
• Advise council officers and directors on legal matters.

Skills

Property legal advice

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Solicitor, barrister, or fellow legal executive

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a property lawyer to join our excellent legal services team at Cheshire West and Chester Council on a permanent contract. This role is in the Property team which provides legal and professional support to the Council in the areas of commercial property.
The successful candidate will be a solicitor, barrister or fellow legal executive with a minimum of 2-year pqe, and will be able to provide accurate, practical and timely legal advice with minimum supervision.
The main duties will be: providing mainly property legal advice in relation to acquisitions, disposals, leases, leasehold management documentation, and advising officers, members and Directors.
You will be primarily working from home or our offices in Ellesmere Port and we offer flexi time. We provide training to support continuing professional development.
If you have relevant experience and are a skilful, organised and enthusiastic lawyer, who thrives in working in a busy environment and being part of a team, this role may be ideal for you.
For informal discussion about this role please contact Sian Jones ([e-mail])
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may decide to close the advert before the closing date if we have sufficient applications so please do not delay in submitting your application.