Commercial Property Lawyer
What's involved with this role:
Rate is negotiable for the right candidates – please state pay expectation clearly on your CV
Temporary Commercial Property Lawyer
Ref number: OCC 0009 D151 / 1
Hybrid - 1 day in the office per month
Full time but will consider someone working compressed hours 4 days per week
Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, listed below:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.
Skills & Experience:
Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal ExecutivesStrong knowledge of commercial property legislation, regulations, and case law.
Significant experience in commercial property law, including handling property transactions, leases, acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.
Experience of working with senior officers and members, providing legal advice and assisting in decision-making processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.
Proven ability to prepare and present clear, concise reports and legal opinions.
Desirable:
Local government experience
What's involved with this role: As a Commercial Property Lawyer, you will handle legal matters for the Council, providing expert advice on property transactions, leases, acquisitions, and development projects. Your role will support the Council’s commercial property strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, while managing complex legal issues in line with the grade and competency framework for the position.
Key responsibilities:
Perform the duties of a qualified Commercial Property Lawyer, ensuring efficiency, professionalism, and flexibility.Provide pragmatic and effective legal advice on commercial property matters to the Council and other clients.
Represent the Council and clients in property-related matters before courts, tribunals, and public inquiries.
Work closely with Council officers, members, and clients to address commercial property issues.
Attend meetings, provide legal advice, and prepare reports related to commercial property matters for officers and members.
Contribute to the Council’s governance, ensuring compliance with property laws and regulations.
Support the continuous improvement of corporate services related to commercial property management.
Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.
Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.1
Job Ref: OCC 0009 D151 / 1
Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates.
We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed.
Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.