Senior Solicitor (Property)
£35.53 per hour (open to negations)
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Hybrid Working | 2632 Hours per Week | 6-Month Contract
Prime Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Property Solicitor to join a well-established local authority legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a varied and high-value property portfolio within the public sector.
The client is open to discussing and agreeing higher hourly rates depending on experience and working pattern.
The Role
You will manage a diverse caseload of commercial and local authority property matters, working both independently and collaboratively.
Key responsibilities include:
* Handling a caseload including:
o Leases, renewals, disposals, easements and wayleaves
o Open spaces and community asset matters
o Housing-related work (Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, lease extensions)
* Drafting legal input for committee reports and attending meetings
* Providing legal advice to stakeholders, members, and external bodies
* Managing external legal advisors and instructing Counsel where required
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members
* Contributing to service improvements and case management systems
Pay & Benefits
* £35.53 per hour (PAYE)
* Potential uplift to £51 £54.45+ depending on experience and agreed hours
* Client open to negotiating higher hourly rates for the right candidate
* Hybrid working:
o 3 days remote / 2 days office (full-time equivalent)
o Minimum 1 day per week in the office if part-time
* Flexible part-time hours (2632 hours per week)
* 26-week contract with potential extension
* Weekly pay
What were looking for
* Qualified Solicitor with a valid practising certificate and SRA number
* Strong experience in commercial property law (local authority experience desirable)
* Ability to manage a caseload independently
* Experience drafting reports and advising committees
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience mentoring junior staff (desirable)
Location
Addlestone, Surrey (Hybrid working available)
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If youre an experienced Property Solicitor looking for a flexible, well-paid contract with strong rate potential, wed love to hear from you.
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Prime Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer and Northern Irelands first recruitment agency accredited by the Living Wage Foundation.