Senior Property Lawyer - #1752283

Senior Property Lawyer

London Borough Council

Contract: 3-6 months - likely to be extended Rate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE Flexible Hybrid Working - 1 day a week in office

We are working on behalf of a London Borough Council who are actively looking for a highly motivated Property Lawyer. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice and support on a wide range of property-related matters. This will include acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, complex regeneration schemes, right to buy and enfranchisement cases, and strategic estate management issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload covering commercial property, regeneration, landlord and tenant, and general property law.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, licences, and related legal documents.
• Advise council officers and members on legal issues relating to property transactions and developments.
• Represent the council in negotiations and attend internal or external meetings as required.
• Support strategic property initiatives and regeneration programmes.

Key Requirements

• A qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) with extensive experience in property law.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal matters independently and work effectively within a local authority or similar public sector context.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial and residential property law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

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We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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