Job Description
* - £50GBP to £65GBP DOE
* - Up to 6 Month Locum Opportunity
* - Residential and Commercial Property
Position: Locum Senior Property Lawyer (Up to 6 Months)Salary: Hourly Rate DOELocation: Birmingham, West MidlandsWorking Style: 2 Office days are required per weekDouglas Scott are working with a housing business to recruit a solicitor or legal executive into their team on a Locum basis for up to 6 months. Are you a dedicated and experienced professional locum looking for a role that offers both challenge and variety? This position provides an excellent chance to showcase your expertise while gaining invaluable experience in a supportive and professional environment. You'll need to be able to hit the ground running as the role will have a caseload to take over and manage from day one.About the Role: As part of the Housing Legal team, you’ll work closely with the Head of Housing providing expert property legal advice to the wider organisation and also responsible for a junior property lawyer.Key Responsibilities:
* Managing complex casework from start to finish, particularly in relation to property ownership/title/freehold and leasehold issues.
* Proven experience in residential and commercial property law with a solid understanding of the processes and requirements involved.
* Maintain a log of leasehold interests and report back on enfranchisement opportunities.
* Issue new leases or interim licences, LFA's, variations or terminations.
* Additional Ad Hoc advise and drafting in relation to wayleaves, easements, rights and potential acquisitions/disposals of properties.
* Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
* Supervision of junior legal assistant's work.
What We’re Looking For:
* 5-9 years PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive with no upper limit.
* Qualified Solicitor, CiLEX, or equivalent in England and Wales.
* Strong knowledge of property law and it's application.
* Proven experience advising at a senior level while dealing with a high case load.
* Relevant Housing sector experience desirable but not essential.
To discuss the role in further detail so reach out for a confidential chat.Get in touch with Huw Flanagan-Roberts to discuss further.