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East Sussex County Council

Property Solicitor

East Sussex County Council

. Provide legal advice and conduct case work relating to Property Law .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeLewes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £58,377 - £63,598 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Property Law and the ability to manage a complex caseload while providing legal advice and training to less experienced staff. Engages effectively with local authorities and public bodies through robust interpretation and application of legal procedures.

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Property Law ExpertiseLegal Advice ProvisionCaseload ManagementStaff Training and GuidanceLocal Authority Engagement

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Hard Skills
Property LawLegal Case WorkLegal InterpretationLegal ProcedureCase Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
SolicitorBarrister
Industry Keywords
Local AuthoritiesPublic BodiesLegal AdviceCouncillors Instruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide legal advice and conduct case work relating to Property Law
  • Support and assist fee earners within the team in preparing and conducting routine and complex case work
  • Handle a full and varied caseload
  • Advise, guide and train less experienced staff
  • Instruct departments and county councillors effectively
  • Engage in creative and robust interpretation and application of law, procedure and other requirements applicable to local authorities and public bodies
  • Attend in-person interviews at County Hall in Lewes

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Solicitor or barrister
  • Good knowledge and experience of Property law and practice
  • Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice
  • Ability to advise, guide and train less experienced staff
  • Ability to instruct departments and county councillors effectively
  • Ability to undertake a complex caseload with minimum supervision
  • Understanding of creative and robust interpretation and application of law, procedure and requirements applicable to local authorities and public bodies
  • CV and supporting statement required
  • Sponsorship eligibility may be checked for candidates requiring permission to work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Meaningful and purposeful work serving the wider local community
  • Supportive environment
  • Professional achievement and satisfaction
  • Diverse range of benefits; details available on the benefits page
  • Reasonable adjustments available to support participation in the process