Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader in the Midlands. This role combines high-level legal work in commercial property law with the management of a dynamic team. You will lead on complex matters, ensuring compliance while providing expert legal advice. This is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact within a Local Authority environment, driving forward property management initiatives and supporting the council's objectives. If you possess strong leadership skills and a passion for commercial property law, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in commercial property law.
• Proven experience managing a legal team and drafting complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and allocate workload of a team of four legal professionals.
• Lead on high-value commercial property matters and provide specialist legal advice.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Team Leadership

Legal Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Compliance & Governance

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Barrister or Legal Executive

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Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader, northamptonshire

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northamptonshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

28.04.2025

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12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader to join a Council in the Midlands. This role involves both high-level legal work in commercial property law and the day-to-day management of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management: Overseeing and allocating the workload of a team of four legal professionals, ensuring the efficient delivery of services
• Complex Commercial Property Law Matters: Leading on high-value and complex matters, including development projects, landlord and tenant issues, disposals, acquisitions, and commercial conveyancing
• Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Interpreting, drafting, and negotiating legal documentation across various statutory and non-statutory agreements
• Specialist Legal Advice: Providing expert legal advice on property-related issues, including title reporting, education law, residential property, highways, and charity law
• Compliance & Governance: Ensuring that all statutory and procedural requirements are met while supporting the Council’s objectives and revenue generation through property management

About You:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with substantial experience in commercial property law
• Proven experience managing a legal team, including workload allocation and performance monitoring
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents related to property transactions
• Ability to provide high-level legal advice to senior stakeholders and elected members
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and local government procedures

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial property lawyer with leadership skills to make a significant impact within a Local Authority environment.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and availability for discussion.