Senior Property Lawyer

Venn Group - Birmingham; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal team in the South Oxfordshire region is seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to drive significant regeneration projects. This role offers remote or hybrid opportunities, allowing for flexible management of annualised hours while contributing substantially to public sector growth and local development efforts.

Benefits

Remote or Hybrid Working

Secure, Public Sector Conditions

Annualised Hours

Generous Leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial and residential property law.
• Confident in handling complex, high-value transactions.
• A collaborative mindset with interest in public sector work.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex land and property transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating leases and development agreements.
• Advising on affordable housing delivery.

Skills

Negotiation

Client-facing Skills

Drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Senior Property Lawyer

£56,821 - £62,445 | Remote or Hybrid Working | Annualised Hours

As Senior Property Lawyer, you’ll take the legal lead on some of the most ambitious development projects in Oxfordshire, from multi-million-pound regeneration in Abingdon to major land transactions and strategic commercial leases.

You’ll be the senior-most property lawyer in a small, capable team, advising councillors and senior officers, mentoring colleagues, and working on complex property matters that shape the very fabric of local communities.

Why This Role?

️Regeneration at the Heart of It

Be at the centre of exciting economic redevelopment across the region. You’ll lead legal input on land acquisitions, mixed-use development agreements, long-term leases, and strategic disposals; helping to shape the growth and renewal of the area.

High-Value, Complex Legal Work

You’ll deal with compulsory purchase orders, affordable housing projects, town centre redevelopment, and multi-agency infrastructure agreements.

Senior Role in a Small Team

You will be the senior figure in the property team, guiding colleagues and shaping direction without formal line management. It’s the best of both worlds: influence without the paperwork.

Remote Working with Flexibility

Your base is Abbey House, Abingdon but how often you go in is entirely up to you. Most of the team work remotely, and you’ll be trusted to manage your own time and output.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on complex land and property transactions, both commercial and residential

• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, deeds, development agreements, and CPOs

• Advising on affordable housing delivery and associated funding arrangements

• Supporting major redevelopment schemes, including partnerships and disposals

• Advising on footpaths, byelaws, highways, service agreements, and planning obligations

• Presenting at committee, advising councillors and heads of service

• Supporting and guiding junior colleagues in property law casework

• Stepping in for the Property Team Leader as needed

What We’re Looking For

A qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with a current practising certificate

Significant experience in commercial and residential property law

Confident handling complex, high-value transactions

Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and working independently

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills

A collaborative mindset and a real interest in the public sector mission

Private sector backgrounds welcome — if you’re looking to bring your expertise into meaningful public-facing work, we’re keen to hear from you.

What’s on Offer

Remote or Hybrid Working— outcome-focused, with real flexibility

High-Impact Work— contribute directly to regeneration and local economic growth

Professional Autonomy— senior role with influence but no formal line management

Supportive Legal Team— part of a growing, future-focused shared legal service

Secure, Public Sector Conditions— including LGPS pension and generous leave

Annualised Hours— true flexibility in how you manage your working week

About Us

We are the shared legal service for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, providing pragmatic, high-quality legal support across a broad remit of local government services. Our legal team is evolving, focused on continuous improvement, collaborative delivery, and building a high-performing culture that supports both our clients and our lawyers.

Whether advising on multi-million-pound regeneration schemes, affordable housing, or day-to-day local authority operations, we’re committed to delivering public service with integrity, trust, and tangible impact.

Apply today

Apply now to join a forward-thinking legal team and help shape the future of South Oxfordshire and the Vale. To apply or find out more, contact our recruitment partner Venn Group