Property Lawyer - 3 Month Contract

Local Authority | 3 Month Contract

Location: Fully Remote

Rate: Competitive (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: 37 Hours Per Week

Working Pattern: Fully Remote

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority Legal Services team on a full-time, remote basis for a 3-month contract. The role involves managing a diverse caseload of property matters, delivering precise, commercially-oriented legal advice on a wide array of local government property transactions. This position is perfect for a qualified legal expert with a background in advising on acquisitions, disposals, landlord-tenant issues, and general property law. As part of a collaborative Legal Services team, you will offer legal guidance to officers, committees, and stakeholders, ensuring decisions are lawful and effective throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of property law matters with minimal oversight.
  
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and support across Local Authority services.
  
• Draft, negotiate, and review various legal documents, agreements, and property transactions.
  
• Advise on the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings.
  
• Handle landlord and tenant issues, including leases, licenses, tenancies, deeds, and related agreements.
  
• Provide guidance on residential property purchases and sales.
  
• Offer legal advice on boundary disputes, leasehold matters, and other property-related issues.
  
• Attend committees, hearings, meetings, and decision-making forums as needed.
  
• Conduct advocacy when appropriate.
  
• Maintain accurate records using the case management system, including time recording and file management.
  
• Support governance, project work, and service improvements.
  
• Develop and update legal precedents, templates, and guidance notes.
  
• Mentor and support trainee solicitors, apprentices, and junior colleagues.
  

Essential

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate.
  
• Post-qualification experience in Property Law.
  
• Extensive experience managing a property law caseload independently.
  
• Experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings.
    
  • Landlord and tenant matters, including leases, licenses, tenancies, and deeds.
    
  • Residential purchases and sales.
    
  • Property-related legal advice, including boundary issues and leasehold enquiries.
    
• Strong drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills.
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  
• Experience providing practical and commercially aware legal advice.
  
• Knowledge of governance and decision-making processes within a public sector environment.
  

Desirable

• Previous Local Authority or public sector legal experience.
  
• Knowledge of local government law and governance.
  
• Experience using legal case management systems.
  
• Additional specialist property law qualifications or accreditations.
  
• Higher Rights of Audience.
  

What's on Offer?

• 3 Month Contract
  
• Fully Remote Working
  
• 37 Hours Per Week
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Autonomous Caseload
  
• Supportive Legal Services Team
  
• Opportunity to Work Across a Broad Property Portfolio
  
• Potential Contract Extension
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Property Lawyer, Property Solicitor, Commercial Property Lawyer, Senior Property Lawyer, Real Estate Solicitor, Local Government Property Lawyer, Land & Property Solicitor, or Legal Counsel (Property).