Residential Property Lawyer

Residential Property Lawyer

Rate: £40-£50 per hour - Negotiable DOE

Contract Length: 6-9-month initial contract

Southwest Local Authority

Remote Working

We are seeking an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to join a Southwest based local authority. The successful candidate will undertake a property caseload with minimal supervision, working on the acquisition of residential properties to help tackle the homelessness programme in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the residential acquisition programme on behalf of the Council with little supervision.
• Deal with the full conveyancing process from initial contract to registration at the Land Registry.
• Carry out legal research and stay current with legislative and policy developments.
• Support and supervise junior staff and contribute to training and knowledge-sharing.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX with a current practising certificate.
• Experience with freehold and leasehold acquisitions of residential properties.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice in a local authority context.
• Experience in advising on complex legal matters and contributing to public sector projects.

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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