Senior Property Lawyer

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

Job summary

A London Borough Council is seeking a highly motivated Senior Property Solicitor for a permanent role. The successful candidate will manage a team, handle various property-related legal matters, and engage in complex advisory work. Applicants with public sector experience are preferred, but those from the private sector are welcome to apply.

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

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of property law.
• Management or supervisory experience.
• Holding an up to date practising certificate.

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.
• Attend committees and consider legal implications.
• Introduce procedures arising from new legislation.

Skills

Property Law

Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

Job description

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? 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:

• 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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