Service Care Legal are working on behalf of a North London Council to recruit an experienced Property Lawyer to join their in-house legal team on an interim basis. This role is ideally suited to a legal professional with a strong grasp of both commercial and residential property law, especially within the local government context.
Job Title: Senior Property Lawyer
Location: North London
Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Assignment
Rate: £40-£50 per hour umbrella (£44.51ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £39.72ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay)
Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of property law matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease agreements, disposals, and acquisitions.
- Draft, negotiate, and complete legal documentation such as leases, licences, deeds, transfers, and sales contracts.
- Manage Right to Buy transactions from inception to completion.
- Apply a sound understanding of landlord and tenant law, general property law, and relevant case law to support council services.
- Liaise with internal departments, external solicitors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk management across property-related transactions.
- Prioritise and manage a varied caseload effectively with minimal supervision.
Requirements:- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Strong experience across both commercial and residential property matters.
- A solid understanding of landlord and tenant law, property law, and associated case law is essential.
- Proven experience working within a local authority legal team.
- Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and completing a wide range of property legal documents, including leases and contractual agreements.
If this role is of interest, please contact
Lloyd Stanleyat or send your updated CV to
. Referrals are welcome and may be eligible for a
£250 reward.