Senior Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A London Borough Council is seeking a Senior Property Solicitor to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis. The role involves complex property law work and supervisory responsibilities, ideal for a highly motivated individual seeking career development. This position offers flexible working and various employee benefits, making it attractive for candidates with a public or private sector background.

Benefits

Bike loan and season tickets

Significant discounts in local cafes, shops, and restaurants

Discounted Gym membership

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Access to a health insurance scheme

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of property law required.
• Must hold an up-to-date practising certificate.
• Previous management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex property work including residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate.
• Manage a group of staff within the team.

Skills

Property law

Management

Supervisory experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

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Are you a highly motivated Property Solicitor who is seeking a new senior role? If so, we have the perfect role for you! We are delighted to be working with a London Borough Council to recruit a Senior Property Solicitor to join their busy and friendly team on a permanent basis.

The role will involve handling complex property work including residential and commercial conveyancing, and regeneration advice. Previous management or supervisory experience is essential.

The successful Senior Property Solicitor will be required to:

• Have extensive knowledge and experience of property law
• Attend the London based office twice per week
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate
• Manage a group of staff within the team
• Attend committees as directed – gathering and scrutinizing reports while considering their legal implications
• Introduce new procedures arising from new legislation
• Hold an up to date practising certificate – must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

The Senior Property Solicitor joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:

• Bike loan and season tickets
• Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
• Discounted Gym membership
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to a health insurance scheme
• Supportive staff networks
• Hybrid working arrangement

The ideal Senior Property Solicitor will have worked in the public sector, but applicants with transferrable experience from the private sector are also encouraged to apply.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.