[Hiring] Property Lawyer @Civic Recruitment Limited

Role Description

We are seeking a seasoned Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team on a fully remote basis for a 3-month contract. This role involves handling a diverse range of property law cases, offering expert legal counsel to officers and stakeholders, and facilitating various property transactions and development initiatives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, juggle multiple priorities, and deliver practical, solution-oriented legal advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee a diverse caseload involving both commercial and residential property issues.
• Offer legal guidance to council departments, senior officers, and stakeholders.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of property-related legal documents.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, leases, licenses, easements, wayleaves, and land transactions.
• Support projects related to regeneration, development, and asset management.
• Conduct title investigations and property due diligence.
• Draft and finalize legal agreements for property transactions.
• Provide counsel on landlord and tenant matters.
• Assist project teams with complex property-related challenges.
• Participate in remote meetings to offer legal advice as needed.
• Maintain precise case records and file management systems.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx with a valid practicing certificate.
• Extensive post-qualification experience in Property Law.
• Proficiency in handling both commercial and residential property matters.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating property agreements and legal documents.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Commercial Property Law
  • Landlord and Tenant Law
  • Property Transactions
  • Local Government Property Matters
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Superior organizational and time-management capabilities.

Requirements

• Experience in Local Authority property law.
• Background in supporting regeneration and development projects.
• Expertise in advising on asset management and strategic property transactions.
• Experience working in a remote legal services environment.

Benefits

• £55.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• 3 Month Contract
• 37 Hours Per Week
• Fully Remote Working
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Engaging and varied property law caseload.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant property and regeneration projects.
• High degree of autonomy and flexibility.