Senior Solicitor Property

Pertemps London Cambridge; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Solicitor specializing in Property and Planning law for a role with Hammersmith & Fulham Council. You will provide expert legal advice, participate in high-profile cases, and mentor junior colleagues. This position offers a competitive day rate and supports a hybrid working model with a minimum of 2 days in the office. Join to make a significant impact in urban regeneration projects within London.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor authorized to practice in England and Wales.
• Local government experience preferred.
• Politically adept and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert professional advice in Property Law and Planning law.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on community transformation projects.
• Lead or assist in hearings and judicial reviews.

Skills

Proven expertise in property law

Planning matters expertise

Strong negotiation skills

Drafting skills

Advisory skills

Client care

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow

Job description

Solicitor

Property (with Planning Experience)

In partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council

Day rate : £450£500 (Umbrella) | Start ASAP, ideally before 1st November

Hybrid working

Minimum 2 days per week in-office attendance

Are you a highly skilled legal professional specializing in Property and Planning law? Pertemps, partnering with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, is seeking an ambitious Solicitor ready to make a real impact on urban regeneration projects and key property transactions within a vibrant London borough.

What This Role Offers to Legal Experts

Deliver expert professional advice in Property Law including regeneration, compulsory purchase orders, acquisitions, and public-private partnerships, with crossover into Planning law.

Collaborate with senior stakeholders, from council leadership to government departments, shaping projects that materially impact community transformation.

Work on complex, high-profile cases and contribute to governance, risk management, and legal compliance at the highest levels.

Lead or assist in hearings, public inquiries, appeals, judicial reviews in courts ranging from Magistrates to High Court and Court of Appeal.

Play a critical role in mentoring and developing legal colleagues and evolving the council's legal frameworks and precedents.

Receive a competitive day rate of £450£500 via Umbrella, reflecting the specialist expertise needed and high-impact nature of the work.

Hybrid Working at H&F Council

This role supports the Councils hybrid working policy and requires a minimum of 2 days per week working from the office. This approach balances purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance and operational effectiveness.

About You

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow authorized to practice in England and Wales.

Proven expertise in property law and planning matters, with local government experience preferred.

Strong negotiation, drafting, and advisory skills to deliver pragmatic, results-focused legal services.

Politically adept, resilient, and committed to delivering excellent client care and innovative legal solutions.

Why Join?

Join a forward-thinking council delivering tangible improvements to London communities through regeneration and sustainable development. Enjoy market-leading compensation and the chance to work at the forefront of public sector property law in an inclusive, agile, values-driven environment.

Apply now to take your Legal career to the next level with Pertemps and Hammersmith & Fulham Council.

Consultant - Imran Makda