Property Lawyer
London Borough CouncilRate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOEContract: 3-6 months initially
We are currently seeking an experienced Property Lawyer who will work in a team responsible for the development and delivery of homeowner policies ranging from ad hoc sales of land to permissions for alterations. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with proven knowledge and ability in providing professional residential conveyancing advice and monitoring transactions carried out by external solicitors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure individual residential conveyancing transactions comply with statute, case law, residential conveyancing practices and contractual requirements under Lease and Transfer agreements.
* Advise colleagues, homeowners, prospective homeowners and their representatives on the covenants contained within Leases and Transfer Agreements and more generally on residential conveyancing protocols and those otherwise adopted by the council.
* Act as an officer for departmental escalations and Member enquiries, giving strategic and operational advice to internal and external stakeholders.
* Draft Deeds of Release and Deeds of Covenant, ensuring the council's interests remain fully protected and the council is able to continue collecting service charges where services are provided.
Key Requirements: