Property & Development Lawyer – Local Government

Sussex Law Society; Hove; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Property Lawyer (England & Wales qualified) to join our Legal Property team in Hove. You will handle commercial property, development work and residential conveyancing, managing your own caseload for council clients and supporting housing and regeneration programmes.

The role offers a diverse portfolio, including major projects like Sea Lanes, King’s Way redevelopment and asset management initiatives, with strong drafting, negotiation and client-care

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial property, development work, residential conveyancing or a combination of these areas.
• Ability to manage own caseload and deliver high-quality service to council clients.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and within a busy team.
• IT proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsabilités

• Manage own caseload of varied property matters for a range of council clients.
• Advise on commercial property, development work and conveyancing.
• Support housing and regeneration programmes and asset management initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced lawyers and support staff to deliver high-quality service.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Organisation

Client care

Drafting

Communication

Prioritisation

IT skills

Formation

Qualified in England and Wales

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking a Property Lawyer (England & Wales qualified) to join our Legal Property team in Hove. You will handle commercial property, development work and residential conveyancing, managing your own caseload for council clients and supporting housing and regeneration programmes.

The role offers a diverse portfolio, including major projects like Sea Lanes, King’s Way redevelopment and asset management initiatives, with strong drafting, negotiation and client-care