6 Month Contract With A Local Authority Job Purpose Manage a varied caseload of property law matters to support the Council’s strategic and operational objectives Provide high-quality, timely legal advice and representation across property-related work Contribute to effective service delivery within Legal & Democratic Services, ensuring value for money and continuous improvement Support the Council in achieving its wider policy, regeneration, and asset management goals Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload covering: Commercial and residential property matters Leases, licences, and disposals Rights of way, easements, and wayleaves Sales, acquisitions, and Right to Buy (RTB) transactions Draft, review, and negotiate legal and transactional documentation Provide clear, practical legal advice to officers and elected members (written and verbal) Represent the Council in: Courts Tribunals Public inquiries and hearings Build and maintain effective working relationships with: Internal departments External partners and stakeholders Deliver training and guidance to client departments and colleagues Ensure compliance with performance standards and best practice Support supervision and development of trainees and paralegals Contribute to achieving team performance targets with the Principal Lawyer Identify, assess, and communicate legal and operational risks Promote and demonstrate the Council’s values (collaborative, respectful, dedicated) Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent) Strong knowledge of property law, ideally within a local government context Understanding of: Commercial and residential property transactions Land law concepts (easements, wayleaves, rights of way) Public sector legal frameworks Proven ability to manage a legal caseload independently Strong drafting and legal documentation skills Experience in legal research and presenting complex issues clearly Advocacy experience in courts, tribunals, or hearings Ability to analyse and solve complex legal problems Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills Ability to work to deadlines and meet performance targets Additional Information Bi-Weekly Payments 37 Hours Per Week