Property Lawyer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Job summary

We are seeking a seasoned Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team on a fully remote basis for a 3-month contract. This role involves handling a diverse range of property law cases, offering expert legal counsel to officers and stakeholders, and facilitating various property transactions and development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with a valid practicing certificate.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in Property Law.
• Experience in both commercial and residential property matters.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating property agreements and legal documents.
• Experience in Local Government property matters.
• Experience working in a remote legal services environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse caseload involving commercial and residential property issues.
• Offer legal guidance to council departments, senior officers and stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related legal documents.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements, wayleaves and land transactions.
• Support regeneration, development and asset management projects.
• Conduct title investigations and property due diligence.
• Draft and finalize legal agreements for property transactions.
• Provide counsel on landlord and tenant matters.
• Assist project teams with complex property-related challenges.
• Participate in remote meetings to offer legal advice as needed.
• Maintain precise case records and file management systems.

Skills

Property Law

Drafting & Negotiation

Remote work

Independent caseload management

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with practicing certificate

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | Remote Job

Posted On 07/10/2026

Job Information

Legal / Security / Law

Job Description

This is a remote position.

Location: Fully Remote

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Working Pattern: Fully Remote

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team on a fully remote basis for a 3-month contract. This role involves handling a diverse range of property law cases, offering expert legal counsel to officers and stakeholders, and facilitating various property transactions and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse caseload involving both commercial and residential property issues.
  
• Offer legal guidance to council departments, senior officers, and stakeholders.
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of property-related legal documents.
  
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements, wayleaves, and land transactions.
  
• Support projects related to regeneration, development, and asset management.
  
• Conduct title investigations and property due diligence.
  
• Draft and finalize legal agreements for property transactions.
  
• Provide counsel on landlord and tenant matters.
  
• Assist project teams with complex property-related challenges.
  
• Participate in remote meetings to offer legal advice as needed.
  
• Maintain precise case records and file management systems.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with a valid practicing certificate.
  
• Extensive post-qualification experience in Property Law.
  
• Proficiency in handling both commercial and residential property matters.
  
• Experience in drafting and negotiating property agreements and legal documents.
  
• Strong understanding of:
  • Commercial Property Law
    
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
    
  • Property Transactions
    
  • Local Government Property Matters
    
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
  
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  
• Superior organizational and time-management capabilities.
  
• Experience in Local Authority property law.
  
• Background in supporting regeneration and development projects.
  
• Expertise in advising on asset management and strategic property transactions.
  
• Experience working in a remote legal services environment.
  

What's on Offer?

• 3 Month Contract
  
• Fully Remote Working
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Engaging and varied property law caseload.
  
• Opportunity to contribute to significant property and regeneration projects.
  
• High degree of autonomy and flexibility.
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Property Lawyer, Commercial Property Solicitor, Senior Property Lawyer, Property Solicitor, Real Estate Lawyer, Local Government Lawyer, Commercial Property Counsel, or Chartered Legal Executive (Property).