Property Solicitor

4Recruitment Services; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

4Recruitment Services is seeking a Property Solicitor to provide high-quality legal advice on property and local government matters. The role involves advising Members and officers, managing caseloads, and overseeing property transactions while working in a hybrid setup with at least one day in the office.

The ideal candidate will be fully qualified and have strong communication and advocacy skills, with experience in local government matters and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in property law and related matters.
• Experience advising Members and Council officers.
• Ability to interpret new legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice and representation to Members and Council officers.
• Manage an ongoing legal caseload and meet deadlines.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, licences and Landlord and Tenant matters.
• Negotiate and complete property transactions on behalf of the Client.
• Attend statutory meetings and contribute to the Corporate Plan.

Skills

Property law

Legal advice

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Fully qualified Solicitor/Barrister/CILEx

Job description

PROPERTY SOLICITOR

£35 - £50 per hour negotiable

Location: Mid sussex based RH16

Hybrid working - minimum 1 day per week in the office

We are seeking an experienced Property Solicitor to provide high-quality legal advice, representation and support, advising Members and colleagues on a wide range of property and local government matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice, representation and assistance to Members and Council officers.
• Manage an ongoing legal caseload, prioritising matters effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Advise on a broad range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, licences and Landlord and Tenant matters.
• Advise on the structuring of property deals.
• Negotiate and complete property transactions on behalf of the Client.
• Assist with matters relating to Assets of Community Value, best value disposals and Subsidy Control.
• Represent the Client in legal proceedings and undertake advocacy where required.
• Attend statutory meetings, Committees and public meetings as required.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, case law, guidance and best practice.
• Contribute to the delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective Legal Service and the Client's Corporate Plan.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent relevant professional qualification.
• Experience working within a legal team or practice.
• Strong working knowledge and experience within property law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to scrutinise and interpret new legislation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and manage a caseload within agreed deadlines.
• High professional standards and commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within a local government legal team.
• Knowledge of the local government statutory and constitutional framework.
• Additional attendance may be required for Committees, statutory meetings and public meetings.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency