Property Lawyer

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave (pro rata for PT)

Vivup staff discount

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer to join the Legal Services team in Preston on a permanent, part-time basis (22.2 hours/week). You will manage a varied caseload, draft and negotiate complex property documents, and provide technical advice within a local government setting.

The role requires qualified legal status (Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx) with strong drafting and negotiation skills, plus good research and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with current practising certificate in commercial property law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Knowledge of local government/public law is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload involving all aspects of commercial property work.
• Provide technical legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documents for property transactions.
• Advise on structure of transactions and commercial property law.
• Support the council’s strategic objectives while ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Research

Independent work

Education

Qualified Solicitor / Barrister / CILEx with practising certificate

Job description

Salary £46,142- £51,356 per annum | Part time 22.2 hours per week (days and times to be agreed), Permanent | Preston | Pro Rata

Are you a skilled commercial property lawyer looking for a new opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Join our Legal Services team at County Hall and help shape the future of Lancashire’s property portfolio.

As a Commercial Property Lawyer, You Will

• Manage a complex caseload involving all aspects of commercial property work.
• Provide technical legal advice to internal clients and stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate complex legal documents for a wide range of property transactions.
• Advise on law and practice relating to the structure of transactions and commercial property law.
• Apply legal knowledge to support the council’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, or equivalent with a current practising certificate with developed experience in commercial property law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and work independently.
• Knowledge of local government and public law is desirable.

Closing date: 25/09/2026 Interviews: w/c 12/10/2026

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring – Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. Annual leave entitlements for part-time employees will be calculated on a pro rata basis. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent and the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.