Service Care Legal are seeking a Senior Property Lawyer to join a Bedfordshire-based local authority on a permanent basis. This role is key in managing a property law team and delivering high-level legal advice on complex commercial property matters.
ROLE: Senior Property Lawyer
SALARY: £49,498 to £53,578 per annum
LOCATION: Bedfordshire
Please note that this position would be hybrid working and 2 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day management of 3-4 staff members, allocating and overseeing workload
- Lead on high-level and complex areas of commercial property law, including development projects, landlord and tenant matters, disposals, acquisitions, and conveyancing
- Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex legal documentation for a variety of statutory and non-statutory agreements
- Advise on legal matters related to education, residential, highways, charity law, and more
- Ensure the Council's property interests are protected, income is secured, and statutory and procedural compliance is maintained
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years' PQE
- Strong background in commercial property law within a public sector environment
- Experience managing a property legal team
- Proven ability to draft and interpret complex legal documents
- Knowledge of local government and statutory regulations is advantageous
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunity to manage a dynamic team and make a significant impact on council projects
If this Senior Property Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on , or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500.