Property Paralegal

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council consultant agency is seeking a Property Lawyer/Paralegal to manage property matters including acquisitions and leases. The ideal candidate will have a qualified legal background, expertise in commercial property law, and strong drafting and negotiation skills. Competitive pay rate of £30.50 per hour offered. The position is temporary, with possible extensions.

Qualifications

• Evidence of holding or eligibility for a practising certificate.
• Experience working in a public sector or local government environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage a diverse caseload of property matters.
• Draft, negotiate, and review legal documentation related to council-owned land.
• Provide legal advice to officers and service departments.

Skills

Commercial property law expertise

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister

Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives

Job description

What's involved with this role:

JOB TITLE: Property Lawyer / Property Paralegal
REF: Cambridge 5273320
Pay rate: £30.50 per hour PAYE, pay negotiable for the right candidate

The role:

On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Property Lawyer or Property Paralegal, to work as part of a Shared legal service known as the Legal Practice, to provide high-quality legal services to the partnership of three Councils (Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingdonshire District Council). You will provide legal services including working with and mentoring Legal Officers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advise on and manage a diverse caseload of property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements, and land transfers.
2. Support strategic council initiatives such as regeneration schemes, affordable housing projects, and public infrastructure development.
3. Draft, negotiate, and review legal documentation related to council-owned land and property.
4. Provide timely, clear legal advice to officers, elected members, and service departments.
5. Ensure all legal processes comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.

What the client is looking for:

1. Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or demonstrable significant experience working at this level (evidence of holding or eligibility for a practising certificate required).
2. Proven expertise in commercial property law, ideally within a public sector or local government environment.
3. Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
4. A collaborative team player committed to delivering high-quality legal services.
5. Confidence working independently on complex transactions under tight deadlines.

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