Property Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Take charge of a caseload of property law cases with minimal supervision.

• Provide top-notch legal advice and assistance across Local Authority services.

• Draft, negotiate, and analyze legal documents, agreements, and property transactions.

• Offer guidance on the acquisition and sale of land and buildings.

• Address landlord and tenant matters, including leases, licenses, tenancies, deeds, and related agreements.

• Advise on residential property transactions, both purchases and sales.

• Provide counsel on boundary disputes, leasehold issues, and other property-related concerns.

• Attend committees, hearings, meetings, and decision-making bodies as required.

• Engage in advocacy when necessary.

• Keep accurate records using the case management system, ensuring proper time tracking and file management.

• Assist in governance, project initiatives, and service enhancements.

• Create and refine legal precedents, templates, and guidance documents.

• Mentor and assist trainee solicitors, apprentices, and junior team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a valid practising certificate.

• Post-qualification experience in Property Law is essential.

• Significant experience in independently managing a property law caseload.

• Experience in at least two of the following areas: land and building acquisitions and disposals; landlord and tenant issues, including leases, licenses, tenancies, and deeds; residential purchases and sales; property-related legal advice, including boundary disputes and leasehold inquiries.

• Strong skills in drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and communication.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize competing tasks effectively.

• Experience in providing practical and commercially aware legal advice.

• Understanding of governance and decision-making frameworks within a public sector context.

• Previous experience in Local Authority or public sector legal roles is preferred.

• Familiarity with local government law and governance.

• Proficiency in using legal case management systems.

• Additional specialist property law qualifications or accreditations are advantageous.

• Higher Rights of Audience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement.

• Bi-weekly payment schedule.

• Independent management of caseload.

• Supportive Legal Services team environment.

• Opportunity to engage with a diverse property portfolio.

• Possibility of contract extension.