What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Property Lawyer / Property Paralegal REF: Cambridge 5273320 Pay rate: £30.50 per hour PAYE, pay negotiable for the right candidate The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Property Lawyer or Property Paralegal, to work as part of a Shared legal service known as the Legal Practice, to provide high quality legal services to the partnership of the three Councils (Cambridge City Council, and the District Councils of South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire). You will provide high quality legal services to the Council including working with and mentoring Legal Officers Key Responsibilities: Advise on and manage a diverse caseload of property matters including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements, and land transfers. Support strategic council initiatives such as regeneration schemes, affordable housing projects, and public infrastructure development. Draft, negotiate, and review legal documentation in relation to council-owned land and property. Provide timely, clear legal advice to officers, elected members, and service departments. Ensure all legal processes comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements. What the client is looking for: Qualified Solicitor/Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or demonstrable significant experience working at this level (evidence that the candidate holds or is eligible to hold a practising certificate is required) Proven expertise in commercial property law – ideally within a public sector or local government environment. Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. A collaborative team player with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. Confidence working independently on complex transactions under tight deadlines. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis —early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us AD Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. "XI AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.