Property Lawyer

Vivid Resourcing; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is assisting a Cheshire local authority in recruiting a Property Lawyer on a locum basis. The role involves handling a busy caseload of property matters and advising internal clients on land and property interests for the council.

You will manage files from instruction to completion with minimal supervision in a public sector setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate solid knowledge of property law, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of property law and conveyancing practice.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Experience managing a caseload independently and working to deadlines.
• The ability to work with internal clients and external stakeholders at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences and easements.
• Advise internal clients on the council’s land and property interests, including title, rights and restrictions.
• Draft, review and negotiate property documentation, including leases, transfers and related agreements.
• Carry out due diligence, including investigation of title, searches and enquiries.
• Support property transactions linked to regeneration, development and asset management projects.
• Deal with registration at HM Land Registry and the completion of transactions.
• Liaise with colleagues, external solicitors, agents and other third parties.
• Maintain accurate file notes, deadlines and case records in line with council procedures.
• Comply with regulatory, governance and file management requirements.

Skills

Property law knowledge

Conveyancing

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Caseload management

Deadline-driven

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales

Job description

Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Contract: Locum

About the role

Our client, a local authority, is looking for a Property Lawyer to join their legal team in Cheshire on a locum basis. The role involves managing a caseload of property matters and supporting the council’s legal service with a steady flow of work.

You will take conduct of matters from instruction through to completion, advising internal clients across the organisation on the council’s land and property interests. The position suits a lawyer who is comfortable running their own files, working with minimal supervision and balancing a varied workload in a public sector setting.

The successful candidate will bring sound technical knowledge, good judgement and clear, practical communication. This is a hands-on assignment where your experience will be put to work from the outset.

Main responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences and easements
• Advise internal clients on the council’s land and property interests, including title, rights and restrictions
• Draft, review and negotiate property documentation, including leases, transfers and related agreements
• Carry out due diligence, including investigation of title, searches and enquiries
• Support property transactions linked to regeneration, development and asset management projects
• Deal with registration at HM Land Registry and the completion of transactions
• Liaise with colleagues, external solicitors, agents and other third parties
• Maintain accurate file notes, deadlines and case records in line with council procedures
• Comply with regulatory, governance and file management requirements

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales
• Relevant experience handling commercial or local authority property matters
• Sound knowledge of property law and conveyancing practice
• Experience managing a caseload independently and working to deadlines
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• The ability to work with internal clients and external stakeholders at different levels
• The ability to work from the council’s offices in Cheshire

The offer

• A locum role based in Cheshire
• Duration and rate to be confirmed with candidates

If you are an experienced property lawyer looking for a locum assignment in Cheshire, this role offers a clear scope and a live caseload to get stuck into.