Senior Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London Borough Council seeks a Senior Property Solicitor for a permanent role to manage complex property matters, including conveyancing. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in property law, management experience, and an up-to-date practising certificate. This role includes benefits like hybrid working, significant discounts, and access to health insurance schemes.

Benefits

Bike loan and season tickets

Discounts in local cafes, shops, and restaurants

Discounted gym membership

Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Access to health insurance scheme

Supportive staff networks

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in property law and management.
• Must hold an up-to-date practising certificate.
• Experience in the public sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handling complex property work including residential and commercial conveyancing.
• Managing a team and deputising for the Principal Lawyer.
• Attending London office twice per week.

Skills

Knowledge of property law

Management

Education

Practising certificate as 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.