Job Title: Property Lawyer
Location: Hybrid - 2 Days per Week in Office (City of Westminster or Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)
Contract: 3+ Months (Potential for Extension)
Pay Rate: £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Property Lawyer to join a well-established legal team serving a prestigious London borough. This is an initial 3+ month contract with strong potential for extension, offering a competitive hourly rate and hybrid working.
You'll be expected to work 2 days per week in the office, based in either the City of Westminster or the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, with the remainder of the week worked remotely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, rights of way, and property development issues
- Draft, negotiate, and review legal documentation related to land and property transactions
- Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, regulatory, and local authority requirements
- Collaborate closely with internal departments, external solicitors, and key stakeholders
- Effectively manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) with strong property law experience
- Solid understanding of commercial and/or public sector property transactions
- Experience working with or within local authorities is highly desirable
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a hybrid environment and deliver results under pressure