What's involved with this role: Reference: OCC 0009 D151 / 1 Role: Commercial Property Lawyer Contract Length: 3 months initially (Up for extension, for the right candidate) Location: Oxford, Hybrid (1 day in the office per month) IR35: Inside You will be paid PAYE for the length of the contract: £24.60 per hour PAYE c15% accrued holiday pension contribution (equivalent to £50 p/h UMB). Rate is negotiable for the right candidates, please state your pay expectation clearly on your CV. Full time but will consider a candidate working compressed hours 4 days per week. Main Duties and Responsibilities 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. 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. Qualifications and Experience Qualified Solicitor or Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives Strong 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. Local Authority experience (desirable). 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. "XI Am Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.