Residential Property Lawyer

Service Care Solutions; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization in Bristol is seeking a Residential Property Lawyer to manage a caseload and oversee property acquisitions. Candidates should have a qualification to practice law and strong legal knowledge, especially in conveyancing and property law. Benefits include weekly pay and increased flexible remote working. Contact for more details.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

Increased remote working after induction

Qualifications

• Strong legal knowledge and experience in conveyancing and property law.
• Experience in handling the full conveyancing process from initial contract to registration.
• Familiarity with local government procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle a Residential Property law caseload independently.
• Oversee and manage the residential acquisition programme on behalf of the Council.
• Manage acquisitions involving freehold and leasehold properties.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Conveyancing

Property law

Residential acquisitions

Education

Qualification to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx

Job description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Bristol, which is seeking a Residential Property Lawyer to join their team as part of the council’s efforts to tackle homelessness in the community.

Role: Residential Property Lawyer

Location: Bristol

Umbrella Rate: £300 per day

PAYE Inc. Rate: £265.21 per day

Contract Length: 12 months

Key Responsibilities of the Residential Property Lawyer role:

1. Handle a Residential Property law caseload independently.
2. Oversee and manage the residential acquisition programme on behalf of the Council.
3. Manage acquisitions involving freehold and leasehold properties, including full conveyancing processes from initial contract to Land Registry registration.

Required Skills:

1. Qualification to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with strong legal knowledge and experience in conveyancing, property law, and residential acquisitions.
2. Proven experience in handling the full conveyancing process, from initial contract to registration at the Land Registry.
3. Familiarity with local government procedures and systems is advantageous.

Benefits included with the Residential Property Lawyer position:

1. Weekly pay.
2. Flexible hours.
3. Increased remote working after induction and training on systems/procedures.

If this Residential Property Lawyer role interests you or someone you know, please contact Hugh Barnes at 01772208969 or email [emailprotected].

Referrals are welcome, and a successful recommendation is worth £250.