Job Description – Property Solicitor
Location: Rugby Town Hall (Hybrid)
Hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Monday in office; Friday non-working)
Duration: 3 months initially
Rate: £50 per hour (umbrella)
IR35: Inside
Start Date: ASAP
Category: Lot 11 – Legal
Role Purpose
The Property Solicitor will provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across a wide range of property matters for Rugby Borough Council. The role involves managing a varied caseload independently, delivering clear legal guidance to internal departments, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and council policies.
Key Responsibilities
* Right to Buy (RTB) transactions and buy-backs
* Sales and purchases of council-owned property and land
* Lease extensions, renewals, and general landlord/tenant matters
* Consent orders related to property issues
* Assets of Community Value (ACV) applications under the Localism Act
* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, transfers, leases, and other property documents.
* Provide timely legal advice to internal departments, councillors, and external stakeholders.
* Conduct due diligence, title investigations, and risk assessments on property transactions.
* Maintain accurate case records using IKEN or similar case management systems.
* Ensure all work complies with relevant legislation, council procedures, and professional standards.
* Build effective working relationships and provide excellent client service across the organisation.
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate.
* Strong and demonstrable experience in:
o Right to Buy and buy-back cases
o Property sales, purchases, and general conveyancing
o Commercial leases, extensions, and renewals
o Consent orders and related documentation
o Assets of Community Value matters
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain legal issues to non-legal audiences.
* Proven ability to manage a varied workload and work independently.
* Experience using IKEN or another recognised case management system.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working model: Monday in the office, remaining hours remote.
21 hours per week across three 7‑hour days.
Teams interview as part of the selection process.
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