Property Solicitor

4Recruitment Services Ltd; Mid Sussex; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Property Solicitor for a hybrid role in Mid Sussex (RH16). You will provide high-quality legal advice on property and local government matters to Members and officers, handling a varied caseload and advocating as needed.

The role requires a fully qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with strong property law knowledge and excellent communication skills. Hybrid work with at least one day in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified solicitor, barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of property law and related legislation
• Experience in a legal team or practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist legal advice to Members and Council officers
• Manage an ongoing legal caseload and prioritise matters
• Advise on property matters including acquisitions, disposals, licences
• Assist with structuring property deals
• Negotiate and complete property transactions for the Client
• Represent the Client in proceedings and advocate when required
• Attend statutory meetings and public meetings as needed
• Maintain knowledge of legislation and best practices
• Contribute to a high-quality Legal Service and Corporate Plan

Skills

Property law

Caseload management

Advocacy

Contract negotiations

Education

Qualified Solicitor/Barrister/Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent

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.

We are an equal opportunity agency.