Senior Commercial Property Solicitor
West Midlands Local AuthorityRate: £50-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOEContract: 3-6 months initially
Spencer Clarke Group are working with a local authority based in the West Midlands region to find an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor. The successful candidate will join their busy commercial property team who undertake a varied caseload of commercial property transactions and complex projects for all Council departments and external clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of commercial property transactions including (but not limited to) sales, purchases, leases, development agreements, compulsory purchase, option agreements, overage and lockout agreements.
* Delivery of projects, development and property.
* Advising on draft Cabinet and Committee reports and attendance at meetings where required.
* Supervising junior staff members and delivering training where necessary.
* Adhering to the Legal Services Unit's LEXCEL quality standards.
Key Requirements:
1. Qualified Solicitor/fellow of CILEX or Barrister with proven commercial property experience, within either the public sector and/or private practice.
2. An excellent understanding of County Council processes and procedures.
3. Competently manage ...