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
WORKING MODEL: Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Day-to-day management of 3-4 staff members, allocating and overseeing workload.
2. Lead on high-level and complex areas of commercial property law, including development projects, landlord and tenant matters, disposals, acquisitions, and conveyancing.
3. Draft, negotiate, and interpret complex legal documentation for a variety of statutory and non-statutory agreements.
4. Advise on legal matters related to education, residential, highways, charity law, and more.
5. 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 legal documents.
5. Knowledge of local government and statutory regulations is advantageous.
Benefits:
1. Hybrid working model.
2. Competitive salary and benefits.
3. 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 (phone number removed) or email. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500.
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