Oxford City Council are currently looking for a locum Major Projects Property Lawyer for a period of 3-6 months.
* To deal with commercial property and regeneration matters for the Council, including transactions of strategic importance and to advise the Council or its companies as appropriate.
* To advise on and undertake property work relating to the Council’s wholly owned housing development company, to include the negotiation and drafting of sale agreements, development obligations, transfers, easements and utility agreements.
* To undertake detailed and complex reports on title and relevant searches across development schemes and project proposals.
* To advise on and assist in the process for the compulsory purchase of land, land appropriation and all related property matters.
* To handle some of the more complex acquisitions and disposals of land and property and all associated non-contentious work arising out of the council’s residential and commercial property portfolio including leases, licences, deeds and agreements.
* To work in partnership as appropriate with external bodies and advisors on major development and other regeneration projects and where required, to assist with the selection and appointment of external legal advisers and to monitor their performance during the course of the project or transaction.
* To work collaboratively with all members of the Law and Governance Service to deliver excellent quality services across the full range of functions provided by the Service.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration and Legal Services
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