Property Lawyer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Property Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves providing legal advice on property law, managing transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. You will collaborate with various departments and external partners to support the Council's property portfolio while identifying and mitigating legal risks. The ideal candidate will be a qualified legal professional with significant experience in property law, particularly within the public sector. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on local governance and community development.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with significant experience in property law.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential property transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property law, manage transactions, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with departments to support property portfolio management.

Skills

Property Law

Legal Advice

Risk Management

Compliance

Training

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

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Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable London Borough Council who are seeking a Property Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this role and requirements.

Job Title: Property Lawyer

Location: South London

Rate: £50.00 to £60.00 per hour

Contract Type: Initial 6 months with scope for extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and representation on property law, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, and property management.
• Manage property transactions, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
• Collaborate with various departments and external partners to support the Council's property portfolio.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks related to property transactions.
• Develop and implement property law policies and procedures.
• Offer training on property law to ensure compliance across the Council.
• Handle a varied caseload efficiently and accurately.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives with significant experience in property law.
• Proven experience in property law within local government or the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and residential property transactions, land acquisition and disposal, leases, licenses, and property litigation.