Senior Property Lawyer

London Borough of Merton; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Merton in London is seeking a Senior Lawyer with substantial experience in commercial property law, ideally within local government. You will manage complex property matters, lead and support a team of lawyers and legal assistants, and work closely with senior clients to deliver an excellent legal service.

You will be a motivated and flexible team player, able to work to tight deadlines, demonstrating sound judgment and leading by example.

Qualifications

• Senior Lawyer with substantial experience in commercial property law within local government.
• Experience managing a team of lawyers and legal assistants.
• Ability to work with senior clients and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex property matters for the council and associated bodies.
• Lead and support a team of lawyers and legal assistants.
• Collaborate with senior clients to deliver high-quality legal services.

Skills

Commercial property law

Team leadership

Local government experience

Job description

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Founded in 2011, the South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) is the in-house legal service for the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth.

SLLP is committed to being a high performing in-house shared legal service which plays an essential part in the achievement of the priorities and objectives of our five local authorities for the benefit of their communities.

The partnership has 150-160 staff and an annual turnover of £14 million. Over 1 million people are represented by the constituent councils we serve. Operating at scale has enabled us to recruit and retain excellent staff and provide a consistently high standard of service to our five Boroughs

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer with substantial experience in commercial property law, ideally within local government. You will manage complex property matters, lead and support a team of lawyers and legal assistants, and work closely with senior clients to deliver an excellent legal service. You will be a motivated and flexible team player, able to work to tight deadlines, demonstrate sound judgement and lead by example.

SLLP’s Vision & Values include a commitment to improving services through the development of our staff in an inclusive and supportive environment. We are based in Southwest London and offer a wide range of flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnight and have developed a number of health and well-being initiatives over the years. Office attendance one day a week is mandatory.

CV’s and applications completed via AI will not be considered/accepted.

Further information can be found at South London Legal Partnership | (join-sllp.com)

To discuss the role further please contact: Amrita Chuhan [e-mail]

Interviews to take place on the week commencing 16th November 2026.