Property Lawyer

CRA Consulting; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

12-month locum contract

Job summary

CRA Consulting are recruiting an experienced Property Lawyer to join the Legal and Democratic Services team for Stockport Council on an initial 12-month locum contract. The role combines property advisory work with day-to-day estate management, across acquisitions, disposals and asset management, in a busy in-house setting.

Hybrid working arrangement – Stockport office plus remote options – with a competitive hourly rate of £50–£60.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with UK admission and solid property practice.
• Minimum 3 years' PQE in real estate/property work.
• Experience advising on acquisitions, disposals and asset management.
• Local Authority experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach with ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Council on a broad range of property matters.
• Handling acquisitions and disposals.
• Asset management and estate management work.
• Advising on complex land transactions.
• Working closely with client departments, Members and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to the team's precedents and internal knowledge.
• Supporting wider legal work depending on experience.

Skills

Property law

Real estate experience

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

3 years' PQE

Job description

Property Lawyer - Stockport
Location: Stockport / Hybrid
Rate: £50-£60 per hour
Contract: 12 months
Working: Hybrid - Stockport and remote working
CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for an experienced Property Lawyer to join the Legal and Democratic Services team at a local authority based in stockport on an initial 12-month locum contract.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-regarded and forward-thinking Property Team, supporting the Council on a varied range of high-profile projects alongside day-to-day estate management matters.
The Role:

• Advising the Council on a broad range of property matters
• Handling acquisitions and disposals
• Asset management and estate management work
• Advising on complex land transactions
• Working closely with client departments, Members and other stakeholders
• Contributing to the team's precedents and internal knowledge
• Supporting wider legal work depending on experience

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' PQE
• Strong hands-on real estate/property experience
• Experience of acquisitions, disposals and asset management
• Local Authority experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Commercial, pragmatic and able to manage a varied caseload
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Stockport Council offers a supportive and flexible working environment, with the opportunity to work on interesting and complex property matters within a sizeable in-house Legal team.
£50-£60 per hour 12-month contract Hybrid working