Property Solicitor - AR

Job Description - Property Solicitor

Location: Rugby Town Hall (Hybrid)
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Monday in office; Friday non-working)
Duration: 3 months initially
Rate: £50 per hour (umbrella)
IR35: Inside
Start Date: ASAP
Category: Lot 11 - Legal

Role Purpose

The Property Solicitor will provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across a wide range of property matters for Rugby Borough Council. The role involves managing a varied caseload independently, delivering clear legal guidance to internal departments, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and council policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Right to Buy (RTB) transactions and buy-backs
• Sales and purchases of council-owned property and land
• Lease extensions, renewals, and general landlord/tenant matters
• Consent orders related to property issues
• Assets of Community Value (ACV) applications under the Localism Act
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transfers, leases, and other property documents.
• Provide timely legal advice to internal departments, councillors, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct due diligence, title investigations, and risk assessments on property transactions.
• Maintain accurate case records using IKEN or similar case management systems.
• Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, council procedures, and professional standards.
• Build effective working relationships and provide excellent client service across the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
• Strong and demonstrable experience in:
  • Right to Buy and buy-back cases
  • Property sales, purchases, and general conveyancing
  • Commercial leases, extensions, and renewals
  • Consent orders and related documentation
  • Assets of Community Value matters
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain legal issues to non-legal audiences.
• Proven ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Experience using IKEN or another recognised case management system.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working model: Monday in the office, remaining hours remote.

21 hours per week across three 7 hour days.

Teams interview as part of the selection process.