- A minimum of 18 months continuous experience working within a local authority setting (not a series of short-term placements across multiple councils).
- Proven ability to handle a broad range of commercial property matters, including asset management (sales, purchases, leases, licences).
- Strong knowledge of land title matters and relevant legislation governing property transactions.
- Experience of managing external lawyers, and dealing with complex land issues relating to education and academies (including foundation schools and development work).
- Demonstrable expertise in large-scale housing stock transfers and estate ballots.
- Ability to handle lease and licence work across shared services (excluding routine residential matters such as right to buy, lease extensions, and residential management).
Back to searchSenior Property Lawyer
Service Care Solutions - Legal
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 4 days
London, Greater London EC1R 0WX
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Service Care Legal is recruiting for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer for a London Borough Council.
- The role offers a salary of £50–£55 per hour through Umbrella, or £48.48ph PAYE including holiday pay.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months continuous experience in a local authority setting.
- The position involves handling a range of commercial property matters and requires strong knowledge of land title and property legislation.
- This is an initial 3-month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
