Details:
- Salary: £55 - 65 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Nationwide
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of commercial and local authority property work, providing practical and solution-focused legal advice to internal departments and stakeholders.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing a diverse caseload of property matters on behalf of the Local Authority
* Advising on commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements and wayleaves
* Supporting regeneration, development and infrastructure projects
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of legal documents and agreements
* Advising on landlord and tenant matters
* Assisting with property aspects of planning, highways and governance matters where required
* Providing clear and pragmatic legal advice to officers, members and senior stakeholders
* Attending meetings remotely and working collaboratively with internal departments
* Ensuring work is carried out in line with local government legislation and policies
Candidate Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with relevant property law experience
* Previous experience within a Local Authority or public sector environment is desirable
* Strong knowledge of commercial property and local government law
* Ability to manage a busy and varied caseload independently
* Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
* Comfortable working remotely and managing priorities autonomously
Benefits
* Fully remote working
* Varied and interesting caseload
* Opportunity to work within a supportive local government legal team
* Flexible working arrangements
* Competitive rate/salary depending on experience