Senior Property Lawyer

Local Government South East; Winchester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health cash plan

Salary sacrifice for cars and bikes

26 days annual leave rising to 33

Pension scheme

Free parking

Job summary

Winchester City Council is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services team in Winchester. The role focuses on in-house property matters, including asset purchase, landlord and tenant issues, and affordable housing schemes, delivering high-quality legal advice within a local authority setting.

We offer hybrid working (50% in the office, 50% at home after an initial in-office period), a health cash plan, a salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes, and generous annual leave with

Qualifications

• You have an innovative and commercial approach to ensure the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service.
• You are able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.

Skills

Innovative mindset

Commercial approach

Team player

Legal advisory experience

Job description

• Full Time


• Permanent


• Winchester, Hampshire


• Posted 1 week ago


• 53,460.00 - 59,944.00 £ / Year


• Closes: 4 September 2026

Website Winchester City Council

Winchester City Council

Work Location: Winchester City Council Offices

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

Please note this role is eligible for a 10% market supplement, dependant on experience.

About Us

Working as the Senior Property Lawyer within our Legal Services department, you’ll join a professional, friendly and inclusive team who are committed to providing an excellent service. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.

What We Are Looking For

• You have an innovative and commercial approach to ensure the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service.


• You are able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.


• You have demonstratable experience of providing legal advice and support in local authority or a comparable organisation, applying the legislation, guidelines, regulations, code of practice and industry standards.


• You have supported asset purchase and disposal, landlord and tenant issues, and affordable housing schemes.

Why Join Us

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)


• Employer paid health cash plan


• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes


• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days – dependent on length of service


• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)


• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave


• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride


• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district


• Season Ticket loans


• Excellent working environment


• Support for continuous professional development