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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Property Law, including managing a caseload independently, drafting and negotiating legal documents, and providing practical legal advice. Proficient in governance processes and mentoring junior legal professionals within a public sector context.
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Qualified SolicitorPost-Qualification Experience in Property LawStrong Drafting and Negotiation SkillsExperience with Legal Case Management SystemsHigher Rights of Audience
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Hard Skills
Property LawDrafting Legal DocumentsNegotiationAdvocacyAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingAcquisitions and DisposalsLandlord and Tenant MattersResidential Property TransactionsBoundary Disputes
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Legal Case Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Current Practising CertificateFellow of CILEX
Industry Keywords
Local AuthorityPublic Sector LawLocal Government LawGovernanceDecision-Making Processes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently manage a caseload of property law matters with minimal oversight
- Deliver high-quality legal advice and support across Local Authority services
- Draft, negotiate, and review legal documents, agreements, and property transactions
- Advise on the acquisition and disposal of land and buildings
- Handle landlord and tenant issues, including leases, licenses, tenancies, deeds, and related agreements
- Provide guidance on residential property purchases and sales
- Advise on boundary disputes, leasehold matters, and other property-related issues
- Attend committees, hearings, meetings, and decision-making forums as needed
- Conduct advocacy when appropriate
- Maintain accurate records using the case management system, including time recording and file management
- Support governance, project work, and service improvements
- Develop and update legal precedents, templates, and guidance notes
- Mentor and support trainee solicitors, apprentices, and junior colleagues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with a current practising certificate
- Post-qualification experience in Property Law
- Extensive experience managing a property law caseload independently
- Experience in at least two of the following areas: acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings; landlord and tenant matters, including leases, licenses, tenancies, and deeds; residential purchases and sales; property-related legal advice, including boundary issues and leasehold enquiries
- Strong drafting, negotiation, advocacy, and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Experience providing practical and commercially aware legal advice
- Knowledge of governance and decision-making processes within a public sector environment
- Previous Local Authority or public sector legal experience preferred
- Knowledge of local government law and governance
- Experience using legal case management systems
- Additional specialist property law qualifications or accreditations
- Higher Rights of Audience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Fully remote working
- Bi-weekly pay
- Autonomous caseload
- Supportive Legal Services team
- Opportunity to work across a broad property portfolio
- Potential contract extension