Lawyer Property Team – x2 Roles available

Sussex Law Society; Falmer; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hove urgently seeks two qualified Property Lawyers to join its award-winning Legal Services team. Successful candidates will support diverse housing and development initiatives. The role offers flexibility in hours, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects enhancing community services. Ideal applicants possess strong client care and communication skills with relevant legal experience.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local government pension

Employee discount benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial/development and residential conveyancing experience required.
• Public sector work experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Council's housing buyback and development programmes.
• Carry out transactions to implement the Council’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Work as part of a supportive and dynamic property legal team.

Skills

Client care

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

Qualified barrister or solicitor

Job description

Job details

Brighton & Hove City Council

Lawyer Property Team – x2 Roles available

Directorate - Governance & Law

Location – Hove

Salary – £38,626 – £49,764 plus £8,000 Market Supplement

Permanent and Fixed Term

Closing Date – Apply by 29/06/2025

Interviews – Thursday 10th or Friday 11th July 2025

Job Reference: orbis/TP/360190/45110

Job introduction

Are you a talented barrister, solicitor or legal executive (qualified in England and Wales) who is interested in property work in a local government setting? Come and join our award-winning Legal Services team by the sea!

Interview date: Thursday 10th or Friday 11th July 2025

For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Bassett – Senior Property Lawyer ([e-mail])

About The Role

We are recruiting to two Property Lawyer Roles.

• Permanent Role – Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (minimum 28 hours per week)
• Fixed Term Contract for 2 year period – Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (minimum 28 hours per week)

The Council has a number of new and high-profile projects in the pipeline which require us to expand our team. You will have a real impact by supporting the Council’s housing buyback and development programmes, its regeneration schemes together with carrying out transactions to implement the Council’s Asset Management Strategy and to maximise its property portfolio income. Examples of projects we have worked in recently include the Sea Lanes Outdoor Swimming Pool, the city’s Kingsway to the Sea redevelopment and the acquisition of large new-build apartment blocks for the purposes of the Council’s Housing Strategy.

We are looking to recruit two qualified lawyers with relevant commercial / development and residential conveyancing experience to support these areas of work, working as part of a supportive and dynamic property legal team. Excellent client care, communication skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to develop in the role are essential. Public sector work experience is desirable but not essential.

The Council is an existing Unitary Authority and the Legal Services team is recognised by Lexcel as an excellent, well-led service. We have had many award successes, including winning the 2024 LLG Legal Team of the year.

We can offer you a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements, a local government pension, annual leave (plus bank holidays) and employee discount benefits.

We take diversity and inclusivity seriously and are looking to build a service which reflects the community which we represent. We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our employees. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

How to apply

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