Property Lawyer

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