Commercial Property Lawyer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Camden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Commercial Property Lawyer this role will be based at: N1C 4AG Hybrid

The right candidate will:

* You will prepare and process a large volume of all casework related matters and find solutions for clients and members to achieve their goals and ensure compliance with the law. You will undertake effective case management to ensure relevant deadlines are met.

* You will be proactive in undertaking legal research and in particular in respect of new legislation, court practice and procedures. You will support the wider team by preparing briefing notes and delivering training to others about the implications of that legislation on Camden or clients.

* You will work closely with the Senior Lawyer, Principal Lawyers and Head of Legal Services, notifying them of any instructions or events that would result in a breach by the Council or an individual of any legislation, common law, standing order or rule or propriety or would constitute a course of action amounting to maladministration.

* You will enable the effective decision-making process of the council by checking and preparing reports for, and attending committee meetings, working party meetings and other meetings (which may be held outside standard working hours) in order to provide legal advice as and when required. You will therefore be confident building relationships with elected Members and other senior stakeholders

* You will be an exemplar of a legal services team which adopts best practice, making recommendations on any changes in policy or practice as and when appropriate. Proactive in your approach, you will seek out solutions rather than provide advice or support compliance as a default, acting as a role model for colleagues to adopt a similar way of working.

* You will mentor more junior staff as and when required to assist them in developing skills.

* You will be an active and compliant user of the teams case management and IT systems, ensuring you are using the system effectively to ensure proper records are maintained relating to all work undertaken. You will be an exemplar of time recording (and meet these targets), file compliance, risk management and other related good practice requirements of an in house legal service.

* You will focus on the delivery of outcomes and the priorities of the Council as set out in We Make Camden

* You will undertake any of the responsibilities within this job profile for any other Council or other body which the Council has agreed to provide such services to.

We require the following:

* Demonstrable detailed knowledge of property law, particularly commercial property conveyancing.

* Experience of handling sensitive information under the Data Protection Act and the UK General Data Protection Regulation and ensuring confidentiality.

* Ability to undertake, and experience of, the full range of land and property transactions arising from the council’s property portfolio, including the preparation, negotiation and completion of: Leases; Licences to assign, underlet, occupy, carry out alterations etc.; the grant of easements and wayleaves; the sale, acquisition, and registration of freehold and leasehold properties, both residential and commercial; and development agreements.

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed