Locum Senior Property Lawyer

Douglas Scott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing business seeks a Locum Senior Property Lawyer in Birmingham for up to 6 months. Successful candidates will manage property-related legal cases and provide expert advice while supervising a junior lawyer. This role offers a dynamic environment with a strong emphasis on property law expertise.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive required.
• Strong knowledge of property law and its application.
• Experience advising at a senior level with high caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex casework from start to finish related to property law.
• Supervise junior legal assistants.
• Maintain logs of leasehold interests and report on opportunities.

Skills

Property law

Case management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CiLEX

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Locum Senior Property Lawyer

Birmingham – £50 - £65

Position: Locum Senior Property Lawyer (Up to 6 Months)
Salary:Hourly Rate DOE
Location:Birmingham, West Midlands
Working Style:2 Office days are required per week

Douglas Scott are working with a housing business to recruit a solicitor or legal executive into their team on a Locum basis for up to 6 months.

Are you a dedicated and experienced professional locum looking for a role that offers both challenge and variety? This position provides an excellent chance to showcase your expertise while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and professional environment.You'll need to be able to hit the ground running as the role will have a caseload to take over and manage from day one.

About the Role:As part of the Housing Legal team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Housing providing expert property legal advice to the wider organisation and also responsible for a junior property lawyer.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing complex casework from start to finish, particularly in relation to property ownership/title/freehold and leasehold issues.

Proven experience in residential and commercial property law with a solid understanding of the processes and requirements involved.

Maintain a log of leasehold interests and report back on enfranchisement opportunities.

Issue new leases or interim licences, LFA's, variations or terminations.

Additional Ad Hoc advise and drafting in relation to wayleaves, easements, rights and potential acquisitions/disposals of properties.

Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.

Supervision of junior legal assistant's work.

What We’re Looking For:

5-9 years PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive with no upper limit.

Qualified Solicitor, CiLEX, or equivalent in England and Wales.

Strong knowledge of property law and it's application.

Proven experience advising at a senior level while dealing with a high case load.

Relevant Housing sector experience desirable but not essential.

To discuss the role in further detail so reach out for a confidential chat.

Get in touch with Huw Flanagan-Roberts to discuss further.