Property Lawyer
PO3-PO5: Starting salary £46,437 rising in annual increments to £55,710 pa plus up to £10,000 pa market supplement (dependent upon experience).
In addition to the salary, we offer legally qualified new starters a £5,000 welcome bonus which is payable 50% after 6 months and 50% after 12 months in the role.
Hybrid working
About Us:
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, as we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours, created for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please visit our One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Borough:
Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. From Streatham in the South to Waterloo in the North, we are the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with over 130 languages spoken, including being home to the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
We offer excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned institutions including St Thomas's Hospital.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Council’s legal department for a Property Lawyer to join our team.
We seek a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent), preferably with public sector experience.
This role involves managing a varied caseload, including commercial and residential property law, litigation, and providing high-quality legal advice to ensure cost-effective service delivery. You should be highly organized, proactive, flexible, able to work under pressure, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Your responsibilities include advising on property law, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, managing litigation processes, and liaising with clients and external stakeholders such as solicitors, barristers, and court personnel.
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Victoria Lloyd White (vlloydwhite@lambeth.gov.uk) or Janet Fasan (jfasan@lambeth.gov.uk).
How to Apply:
If interested, click the apply button and complete the online application. Please ensure your supporting statement clearly demonstrates how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A'.
We operate an anonymized application process; remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Closing date: 11:59pm Monday 19th May 2025.
Benefits:
Our benefits include:
* Participation in Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
* Generous annual leave starting from 27 days, up to 35 days with service.
* Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Hybrid Working.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Occupational Sick Pay based on service length.
* Discounts at local restaurants and gyms.
* Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage.
* Trade Union Membership.
We are committed to equal opportunities and safer recruitment practices, are Stonewall diversity champions, a Living Wage Employer, and guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting role criteria. For our full accreditations, click here.
Applications from Lambeth Care Leavers are encouraged.
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