Commercial Property Lawyer - 6 month FTC

Senior Property Lawyer (Fixed Term, 6 Months)

The council, based in East London, is hiring a Senior Property Lawyer for a six month fixed term contract. The role offers a competitive salary of £58,461 £65,181 per annum and a hybrid working arrangement of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Leases
• Deeds of variation
• Deeds of surrender
• Property disposals, usually by way of auction
• Preparation of Compulsory Purchase Orders
• Managing the current assets portfolios within the general fund and housing register
• Right to buy and housing related work including right to buy transactions, boundary advice and deeds of postponement
• Registering and removing title restrictions and title certificates
• Exposure to complex matters and ability to take on a full and varied caseload from the outset
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as and when required

Qualifications

• Admitted Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX of England and Wales with a current practising certificate
• Minimum of 5 years post admission experience
• Team player able to work autonomously and share knowledge
• Can do attitude and willingness to support the team

Other Information

The council places huge value on equality and diversity and is committed to delivering an excellent service during this period of modernisation.