Senior Property Lawyer

Merton Council; Uxbridge Moor; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement up to £7,000

Welcome payment £3,000

Hybrid working

9 day fortnight

Flexible working options

Health and well-being initiatives

Staff development

Job summary

South London Legal Partnership is seeking a Senior Lawyer to lead a team handling complex commercial property matters, while delivering high-quality legal service to senior clients. The role involves guiding lawyers and legal assistants and working within a hybrid pattern with one office day per week.

The ideal candidate will bring substantial commercial property experience, leadership skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Experience in local government is a plus.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in commercial property law.
• Leading and managing a team of lawyers and legal assistants.
• Experience within local government is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial property matters
• Lead and support a team of lawyers and legal assistants
• Work closely with senior clients to deliver an excellent legal service

Skills

Managing complex property matters

Sound judgement

Working to tight deadlines

Leading by example

Motivated and flexible team player

Job description

This Senior Lawyer post sits in the Legal team of the South London Legal Partnership, the shared in‑house legal service serving Merton Council and four other boroughs. The work centres on complex commercial property matters, with leadership of a team of lawyers and legal assistants and close work with senior clients. Hybrid working and a 9 day fortnight are offered, with one office day a week required. Applications produced by AI will not be considered.

What the job involves

• Manage complex commercial property matters
• Lead and support a team of lawyers and legal assistants
• Work closely with senior clients to deliver an excellent legal service

Experience

• Substantial experience in commercial property law

Skills & knowledge

• Managing complex property matters
• Sound judgement
• Working to tight deadlines
• Leading by example
• Motivated and flexible team player

Other

• Shares the partnership's Vision and Values

Nice to have

• Experience within local government

What’s offered

• Market supplement of up to £7,000, renewable per annum
• Welcome payment of £3,000
• Hybrid working
• 9 day fortnight
• Wide range of flexible working options
• Health and well-being initiatives
• Staff development in an inclusive and supportive environment