Senior Property Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working on behalf of a North London Council to recruit an experienced Property Lawyer to join their in-house legal team on an interim basis. This role is ideally suited to a legal professional with a strong grasp of both commercial and residential property law, especially within the local government context.

Job Title: Senior Property Lawyer
Location: North London
Contract: 3-Month Ongoing Assignment
Rate: £40–£50 per hour umbrella (£44.51ph PAYE inc. holiday pay, £39.72ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay)

Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice on a wide range of property law matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, lease agreements, disposals, and acquisitions.
• Draft, negotiate, and complete legal documentation such as leases, licences, deeds, transfers, and sales contracts.
• Manage Right to Buy transactions from inception to completion.
• Apply a sound understanding of landlord and tenant law, general property law, and relevant case law to support council services.
• Liaise with internal departments, external solicitors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk management across property-related transactions.
• Prioritise and manage a varied caseload effectively with minimal supervision.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong experience across both commercial and residential property matters.
• A solid understanding of landlord and tenant law, property law, and associated case law is essential.
• Proven experience working within a local authority legal team.
• Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and completing a wide range of property legal documents, including leases and contractual agreements.

If this role is of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley at or send your updated CV to .uk. Referrals are welcome and may be eligible for a £250 reward.