Principal Commercial Property Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Principal Lawyer to join their team in London. This role offers the opportunity to manage a team of property lawyers while handling complex legal matters related to local government. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in local government law, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a passion for developing leadership capabilities within the team. With flexible working options and a commitment to high-quality legal services, this position is perfect for those seeking to make a significant impact in public service law.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Health and Well-being Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven track record in local government law, either in a council or private practice.
• Skilled in negotiations and providing property advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of property lawyers handling complex matters.
• Oversee negotiations and provide advice on property matters.

Skills

Local Government Law

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Drafting Skills

Education

Law Degree

Professional Legal Qualification

Job description

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Principal Commercial Property Lawyer, London

Client:

London Borough of Merton

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2981163334a1

Job Views:

12

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

Welcome to SLLP

Job Opportunities at the South London Partnership. Please visit our website.

We provide a wide range of legal services to the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth, and the Royal Borough of Kingston, making us the largest local authority shared legal service in the country. We are able to offer employment opportunities across all aspects of local government legal work. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, proactive legal services that combine in-house insight with commercial expertise and diverse experience.

Based in South West London, our team can work from any of five locations or remotely. However, this role requires regular office attendance to support business needs. We offer flexible working options and various health and well-being initiatives.

The SLLP is seeking to recruit a Principal Lawyer with a proven track record in local government law, either working in a council or private practice with a local government client base. The role involves managing a team of property lawyers handling complex matters such as new build housing, regeneration projects, governance processes for innovative delivery structures, acquisitions, disposals, and asset management. The successful candidate should be skilled in negotiations, providing advice on property matters, and overseeing team work, with a focus on developing skills and leadership, as well as legal and professional capabilities. Excellent communication, drafting skills, and the ability to advise diverse audiences, including senior officers and Members, are essential.