Principal Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Lawyer to join their legal services team. This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead on diverse commercial property and contractual matters while being part of the senior management team. The position involves managing a small team and delivering major projects, making it ideal for a commercially minded individual. The organization promotes a flexible working environment, allowing for one day a week in the office, along with an attractive benefits package including generous holidays and a local government pension scheme. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a supportive setting, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Flexi-time scheme

29 days holidays + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Sustainable Travel Options

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Solicitor or Cilex qualified with relevant experience.
• Interest in commercial property and contractual matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead on commercial and residential property matters.
• Manage and support two junior team members.
• Advise on strategic and complex legal matters.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Contract Law

Team Leadership

Advising on Strategic Matters

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Cilex Qualified

Job description

Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working in partnership with a well-respected local authority in the Midlands. We are supporting City of Lincoln Council with the recruitment for a Principal Lawyer to join their legal services team permanently. As well as being a part of the senior management team, this unique opportunity provides the chance to be involved with a diverse range of work including commercial property and contractual matters.

About the Principal Lawyer opportunity:

You will be supporting with the delivery of major projects, and leading on strategic commercial and property matters. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, and looking to lead a small team.

Duties of the Principal Lawyer opportunity will include:

• Leading on commercial and residential property matters
• Handling all commercial property cases
• Supporting and managing two junior members
• Advising on strategic and complex matters

Benefits of the Principal Lawyer opportunity will include:

• Flexible working arrangements, one day a week in the office.
• Flexi-time scheme, you can accrue an extra 2 days of leave per month!
• 29 days holidays + bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme (23.4% employer contributions)
• Sustainable Travel Options (Tax-free bike scheme and discounted City parking)

Experience required:

Qualified as a Solicitor or Cilex qualified. We would be extremely interested in hearing from candidates with a private practice or public sector background.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your CV or contact India Langman in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office for a confidential chat.