Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

Division:

Governance, People and Performance

Contract type:

Permanent

Posted on:

08 May 2025

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Crawley Borough Council's Legal team and to make a real difference to the town, its people, and its local businesses.

We are seeking a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to join our team. You will serve as the primary contact for clients and supervise other members of the Legal team. Your responsibilities will include knowledge development and horizon scanning within your technical area. The role offers flexibility to work either full-time or part-time, with a hybrid working arrangement.

As the council navigates through the government's devolution and local government reorganization programs, you will work on a diverse and challenging range of legal matters.

You should have proven experience providing professional, high-quality, and timely advice, guidance, and representation on various contractual aspects and transactions. Candidates must be qualified and practicing Barristers, Solicitors, or Legal Executives (CILEX) with significant experience.

Follow the link below to visit our recruitment website and learn more about this role.

Additional Information Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including discounts, wellbeing incentives, and other perks to suit everyone.

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Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We aim to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting our community and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.