Senior Property Lawyer - Locum

Hays Legal; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected public sector legal team as a Senior Property Lawyer. Provide expert legal advice across a diverse property portfolio, managing a caseload while ensuring compliance in a collaborative environment. This role offers opportunities for professional development and potential flexible working, contributing significantly to strategic property decisions.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional development

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 5-10 years PQE as a solicitor in regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of social, affordable and commercial property.
• Experience with commercial leases and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property ownership, title, and disputes.
• Draft and manage leases and conveyancing documents.
• Support property use and legal processes in development projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Pragmatic mindset

Education

Law degree or CILEx qualification

Job description

Your new company

Join a progressive and collaborative organisation where legal expertise drives strategic property decisions. Our Legal Team supports a diverse property portfolio, working across social, affordable, and commercial housing. We operate in a regulated environment and are committed to delivering high-quality, pragmatic legal solutions that support our mission and values.

Your new role

A Senior Property Lawyer, you'll provide expert, non-contentious legal advice on a wide range of property matters. You'll manage a varied caseload, support internal teams, and oversee commercial lease terms and documentation. Around 30%-40% of the week will involve sign and seal responsibilities, with the remainder dealing with a caseload of work, overseeing commercial portfolios, and standard leases.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising on property ownership, title, leasehold/freehold issues, and disputes.
• Drafting and managing commercial leases, licences, and conveyancing documents.
• Supporting Care and Support teams with property use and decommissioning.
• Handling easements, wayleaves, and post-disposal legal work.
• Advising on development projects and property portfolio reviews.
• Acting as an authorised signatory and instructing external solicitors.
• Overseeing commercial portfolio terms and standard lease documentation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Law degree or CILEx qualification.
• Ideally 5-10 years PQE as a solicitor.
• Experience in regulated environments such as local government, housing associations, or the civil service.
• Strong knowledge of social rent, affordable and market rent, and commercial property.
• Experience setting up developments and plots and understanding sign and seal processes.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and ability to manage a high caseload.
• A pragmatic, solution-focused mindset with a personable and approachable style.

What you'll get in return

• A key role in a respected and collaborative Public sector legal team.
• Potential for flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days in the office, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays required.
• Competitive salary with flexibility based on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development, management, and meaningful work.

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