About the job Salary: £51,802 to £54,924 a year plus £3,203 car benefit Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term till 31/03/2026 Are you an experienced property solicitor looking for a new challenge in the public sector? We are seeking a Senior Property Solicitor to join our legal team, playing a key role in delivering expert legal support to the Council, its Executive, Committees, Departments, and wholly owned companies. In this role, you will provide high-quality legal advice on a range of property matters, managing your own caseload with minimal supervision while ensuring all transactions are handled efficiently and in line with corporate, departmental, and service guidelines. You will also contribute to the Property, Planning, and Contracts Team, which provides a comprehensive legal service across the Council. Beyond managing your own casework, you will play an active role in the development of the Property, Planning, and Contracts Team, working closely with the Principal Solicitor. This will include planning and organising team workloads, as well as coaching, guiding, training, and supervising junior colleagues. Additionally, you will be expected to deputise for the Principal Solicitor when required, represent the team in key matters, and contribute to corporate or inter-departmental projects. Please note this role does not attract sponsorship. About you The ideal candidate will have significant experience handling major property transactions across both commercial and residential sectors with minimal supervision. They will possess strong analytical skills, enabling them to assess business risks effectively and present legal risks in a way that aligns with the Council's needs. With a proven ability to manage complex and high-profile property matters, they will demonstrate expertise in Property, Conveyancing, and Land Law, backed by an in-depth knowledge of English Law. The successful applicant will have at least 6 years' post-qualification experience (PQE) and be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive in England. Additionally, they will have excellent oral and written communication skills, allowing them to translate complex legal matters into clear, effective documentation. They will also be comfortable representing the Council at Executive and Committee meetings, as well as liaising with external public authorities and third parties, ensuring sound legal advice is consistently provided. Finally, experience in managing resources efficiently to deliver a high-quality, value-for-money service is essential. About us Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision? Benefits We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel