Senior Property Solicitor

• You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
• For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
• This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.

• Must be a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive qualified in England and, in the case of solicitors, hold (or be able to obtain) a current practising certificate
• In depth knowledge of English Law
• In depth knowledge of Property and Conveyancing Law
• In depth knowledge of Land Law
• A minimum of 6+ years' PQE - essential
• Significant experience of effecting major property work of all types with limited supervision
• Experience of effectively managing resources to achieve value for money and provide a high-quality service
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and evaluate business risk, and to present legal risks in the context of the client's needs.
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload of commercial and residential property matters that would be considered to be highly complex and/or organisationally high profile with minimum of supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

As a Senior Property Solicitor, you will provide high-quality legal advice to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Sub-Committees, and departments. You will manage a personal caseload focused on property matters, assisting in delivering comprehensive legal services across the organization.

• Provide expert legal advice on complex property matters to senior Council officers and members, offering innovative, legally-compliant solutions.
• Lead and manage land-related transactions, ensuring efficiency, timely completion, and alignment with budgetary targets and Council policies.
• Independently draft legal documents and handle a range of complex legal tasks to support the Council's property-related decisions and objectives.
• Prepare detailed reports and offer legal and procedural guidance to the Executive, Committees, and other stakeholders to ensure decisions are legally robust.
• Assess the need for specialist legal advice or Counsel, instructing as necessary and ensuring value for money while overseeing case progress.