Commercial Property Solicitor - NQ

Commercial Property Solicitor (NQ)

London Borough Council
Rate: £30-£40 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 9-12 months initially

Spencer Clarke Group are working with a London Borough Council who are seeking a newly qualified Commercial Property Lawyer to provide expert legal services in commercial property law. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and developing an existing caseload, ensuring compliance with local authority regulations, and contributing to high-profile property transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist legal advice on commercial property transactions and matters within a local government context.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to clients across councils, ensuring clear, solution-focused legal guidance.
• Manage an existing caseload and take on new complex commercial property legal work.
• Draft and review legal implications, decision-making reports, leases, licenses, and other property-related documents.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, including decision-making frameworks, instructions to external legal counsel, financial procedures, and case management systems.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or qualified CiLEX Executive.
• Expertise in advising local authorities on commercial property matters.
• Proven experience in commercial property transactions and local authority decision-making processes.
• Ability to navigate a complex local government environment, working effectively within a multi-disciplinary legal team.
• Excellent drafting skills, particularly in preparing legal implications for council decision-making reports.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

If you are interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the contact details below:

We also offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Max and remember to include your details as well.

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