Senior Property Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A London Borough Council is seeking a Senior Property Solicitor to manage complex property cases in a hybrid working role. Applicants must have extensive knowledge of property law and be a qualified Solicitor. Benefits include a generous pension scheme, discounts, and a supportive work environment. Position offers competitive salary in the range of £61,836 - £64,032.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

Bike loan and season tickets

Discounted Gym membership

Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants

Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Access to a health insurance scheme

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Must hold a current practising certificate.
• Experience in complex property work is required.
• Public sector experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex property conveyancing.
• Deputize for the Principal Lawyer.
• Manage staff within the legal team.

Skills

Knowledge of property law

Management experience

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Property Solicitor

London Borough Council

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£61,836 - £64,032

Are you a highly motivated Property Solicitor who is seeking a new senior role? 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

Benefits

• Local Government pension scheme
• 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.

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