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 LawyerSALARY: £49,498 to £53,578 per annumLOCATION: 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:
1. Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 3 years' PQE
2. Strong background in commercial property law within a public sector environment
3. Experience managing a property legal team
4. Proven ability to draft and interpret complex l...