Property Lawyer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working up to 60% from home

Flexi-time scheme

Health Cash Plan (medical/dental)

Eye test voucher

Gym membership discount

Training and development opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme access

Will-writing services

Salary Sacrifice - Cycle to Work

Free town centre parking

Job summary

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is seeking a qualified Property lawyer to join the Legal Service and handle planning compliance and enforcement matters for Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils.

You will manage a diverse caseload including sales, purchases, leases, licences, easements and related Land Registry work with supervision and mentoring where needed. Strong PQE in property law and commercial leases is essential.

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in Property law, including commercial leases.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, and good organisation and administrative skills.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex legislation and technical information.
• Ability to understand clients' motivations and goals and provide practical, solution-focused advice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Service, Legal Services Manager and Team Leader in advising Members and Officers on legal matters to ensure compliance with the law.
• Personally provide or facilitate practical, solution-focused legal advice on property matters for officers and councillors.
• Manage and deliver a personal caseload of legal matters including drafting property documents for sale/purchase, leases, licences, wayleaves and Land Registry applications.

Skills

Property law

Commercial leases

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Job description

About Us:

Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit.

At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.

Benefits:

As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexibility:

• A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
• Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.

Lifestyle:

• Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
• Eye test voucher scheme
• Everyone Active Gym Membership discount

Professional Development:

• Training and Development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional subscription fee

Financial Planning:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
• Access to free Will writing services.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
• Free town centre parking

What to Expect in the Role:

You will be part of a small team of property lawyers within the Legal Service providing comprehensive, practical and solution-focused legal advice and support on planning compliance and enforcement to both Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick District Councils.

You will be required to manage and advise a range of property-related matters, such as sales, purchases and leases of land, residential and commercial properties, licences and easements and making any associated Land Registry applications.

You will have your own caseload of matters, and will be expected to work with some supervision, with support and mentoring provided within the Team as appropriate.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

• Assisting the Head of Service, Legal Services Manager and Team Leader in advising and assisting Members and Officers on legal matters in order to ensure that the Councils act in accordance with the law. Personally providing, or facilitating the provision of, basic, practical and solution-focused legal advice on property matters for officers and councillors of the Councils, including the Management Team and Cabinets. Managing and delivering effectively a personal caseload of legal matters. Drafting property documents for the sale and purchase of commercial and residential land and property, leases of commercial properties, licences, wayleaves and other property-related documents. Dealing with Land Registry applications.

What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):

Post qualification experience in Property law, including commercial leases. Effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally and good organisation and administrative skills. Ability to analyse, interpret and summarise complex legislation and technical information. Ability to understand the client’s motivations and goals and provide legal advice in a practical, solution-focused way.

Right To Work

Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc.

Artificial Intelligence could be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by AI, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal applicants may be subject to disciplinary action.

Interview Format

All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Adele Wakefield, Interim Property Team Leader on 01789 260214or [e-mail] Sue Mullins, Legal Services Manager on 01789 260975 or [e-mail].

Applications will close at midnight on Monday 28 September 2026

Interviews will be held Wednesday 14 October 2026