Principal Property Lawyer – Epping Forest District Council

Essex County Council; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council seeks a Principal Property Lawyer for Epping Forest District Council. This full-time role includes advising on property law, managing conveyancing, and guiding legal services. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with experience in complex property transactions and drafting legal documents.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex land transactions required.
• Proficiency in drafting commercial leases and notices under relevant acts.
• Advisory experience on regeneration projects.

Responsibilities

• Advising on residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Managing land/property acquisitions and disposals.
• Leading conveyancing matters and coordinating legal actions.

Skills

Advising on conveyancing

Drafting leases

Handling land acquisitions

Participating in project groups

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive, or equivalent

Job description

Principle Property Lawyer

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £62,272 per annum inclusive of fringe allowance

Hours: 36 hours per week

Location: Epping

Closing Date: Monday 7th July 2025

Essex County Council (ECC) is supporting Epping Forest District Council in recruiting a Principal Property Lawyer on a full-time, permanent basis.

About Epping Forest District Council – Legal Services

We pride ourselves on our supportive and collaborative team culture and our focus on delivering high standards within a value-for-money framework.

The District - Epping Forest District shares boundaries with Greater London and Hertfordshire, with main settlements including Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, and Loughton, home to over half of the district's approximately 131,000 residents, occupying just 5% of the area.

Working at EFDC - We embrace flexible and remote working, leveraging technology to adapt quickly and foster trust and flexibility among our staff.

The Role:

Principal Property Lawyer

This role is the Council’s expert in land and property law, providing professional advice to officers and members, and guiding the legal direction of the service.

The responsibilities include:

• Advising on residential and commercial conveyancing, drafting leases, licences, rent reviews, and notices under the Landlord and Tenant Acts
• Handling land/property acquisitions and disposals for the Council
• Leading conveyancing and property law matters, coordinating legal actions, and instructing external support as needed
• Participating in project groups to advise on property law issues

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive, or equivalent
• Experience with complex land transactions
• Proficiency in drafting commercial leases, licences, rent reviews, and notices under relevant acts
• Experience with residential property agreements and deeds such as easements and covenants
• Advisory experience on regeneration projects and licensing hearings (training provided if necessary)

Apply online before the closing date. Epping Forest District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.