Senior Lawyer - Property & Regeneration

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Lawyer specialising in Property and Regeneration to join our highly regarded shared service providing legal services and advice to Swale, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Borough Councils.

The service covers a range of areas including Property and Regeneration, Planning, Contentious, Contracts & Commissioning and Corporate Governance. Working across multiple councils means a range of high‑level, challenging and impactful work. This is more than a legal role—it’s your opportunity to shape communities.

About the role

As a Senior Lawyer (Property & Regeneration), you will:

• Manage a complex and rewarding caseload covering property and regeneration matters
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior leaders, elected members and officers
• Help ensure delivery to Lexcel standards and best practice
• Supervise and support junior legal staff and legal support officers
• Represent MKLS in key internal and external forums
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required

This is a pivotal role at an exciting time, with major regeneration projects underway across all three authorities.

This is a full‑time role working 34 hours per week on a permanent contract. This role offers the benefit of hybrid working, combining the flexibility to work from home with office‑based working on a business needs basis.

Mid Kent Legal Services is a forward‑thinking, innovative shared service, known for delivering high‑quality legal support across three ambitious local authorities.

We offer

• High‑profile, varied work you won’t find in most private practice roles
• A supportive, collaborative team culture
• Real opportunities for personal and professional development
• Smart use of technology to maximise your time and impact
• A genuine commitment to flexibility and wellbeing

Our Offer

• Generous annual leave + Christmas closure (with the option to buy more annual leave)
• Flexible working opportunities including:
• Compressed hours / 9‑day fortnight / part‑time options
• 34‑hour full‑time week (with early Friday finish)
• Wellbeing support, counselling and healthcare initiatives
• Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, car leasing)
• Free parking across partner authority sites

About You

We’re looking for a confident, commercially aware legal professional who can operate at senior level in a complex, fast‑paced environment.

You will have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or equivalent experience
• Significant post‑qualification experience in property and regeneration law
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and decision‑makers
• Experience working in or alongside politically sensitive environments
• Strong understanding of local government processes and democratic structures

Other titles

Other organisations may call this role Senior Legal Counsel, Lead Lawyer, Legal Services Manager, Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive, or Senior Legal Manager.

Closing Date: 12th July 2026 Interview Date: 22nd/23rd July 2026