Residential Property Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-regarded Local Authority in Rugby is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their busy Legal Services team. This role offers hybrid working, handling a variety of property matters within a supportive public-sector environment. Candidates should have 3+ years of PQE in Residential Property Law and competence with Case Management Systems. Flexible hours are also available.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PQE in Residential Property Law as a Solicitor.
• Experience in residential property work within a local authority or comparable setting.
• Competence with IKEN or other recognised CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Handling Right to Buy matters and buy-back transactions.
• Managing sales and purchases of residential properties.
• Dealing with lease extensions, renewals and drafting.
• Advising on Consent Orders.
• Processing and advising on Assets of Community Value (ACV) applications.

Skills

Residential Property Law

Knowledge of IKEN or similar Case Management Systems

Strong communication skills

Education

Current practicing certificate

Tools

IKEN

Job description

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded Local Authority, based in Rugby, which is seeking an experienced Residential Property Solicitor to join their busy Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident property solicitor seeking a stable, flexible assignment within a supportive public-sector environment.

Role: Residential Property Solicitor - Local Authority
Location: Rugby- hybrid
Umbrella Rate: £45 to £50ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £39.75 to £44.10ph
Contract: 3 months ongoing - 21 hours per week over three days

Key Responsibilities

• Handling Right to Buy matters and buy-back transactions.
• Managing sales and purchases of residential properties.
• Dealing with lease extensions, renewals and drafting.
• Advising on Consent Orders.
• Processing and advising on Assets of Community Value (ACV) applications.
• Using IKEN or similar Case Management Systems to manage files efficiently.

Requirements

• 3+ years of PQE in Residential Property Law as a Solicitor (in England and Wales) with a current practicing certificate.
• Strong experience in residential property work within a local authority or comparable setting.
• Competence with IKEN or other recognised CMS platforms.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - office attendance on Mondays.
• Weekly pay - the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours - 21 hours per week over three days.

If this Residential Property Solicitor role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on (phone number removed), or email (url removed).

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.