Property Lawyer – Local Authority Contract

Civic Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bi-weekly payments

Résumé du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks a Property Lawyer for a 6-month contract with a London local authority, based in Hackney. You will manage a varied caseload, draft and review property-related documents, and provide practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires qualified property lawyers with government or local authority experience, strong negotiation and research skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Full-time, on-site hours apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor, barrister or Fellow of ILEx with property law experience.
• Experience managing a varied caseload of legal matters, including complex property-related issues.
• Experience providing clear and practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience drafting and reviewing complex legal documentation.
• Knowledge of property law, local government legal frameworks and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of routine and complex property legal matters with minimal supervision, ensuring work is completed accurately and within timescales.
• Provide clear, consistent and accurate legal advice to clients on property-related matters and the interpretation of relevant legislation.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documents, agreements, contracts and reports relating to property matters.
• Undertake legal research and analysis to support advice and decision-making.
• Provide representation and advocacy where required, including attendance at courts, tribunals and meetings.
• Support clients through effective communication and relationship management for service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, external professionals and stakeholders to achieve objectives.
• Maintain accurate case records using case management systems and ensure compliance with professional standards.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Written & verbal comms

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Independent work

IT proficiency

Formation

Qualified solicitor, barrister or ILEx Fellow

Outils

Case management systems

Legal research databases

Description du poste

Civic Recruitment Limited seeks a Property Lawyer for a 6-month contract with a London local authority, based in Hackney. You will manage a varied caseload, draft and review property-related documents, and provide practical legal advice to clients and stakeholders.

The role requires qualified property lawyers with government or local authority experience, strong negotiation and research skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team. Full-time, on-site hours apply.