Principal Property Lawyer – 5 Month Contract

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide a team of lawyers and legal support staff in the Property Law service.
  
  


• Offer expert legal counsel on intricate property and local government issues.
  
  


• Facilitate major property transactions, acquisitions, disposals, and development projects.
  
  


• Spearhead service planning, transformation, and continuous improvement efforts.
  
  


• Assess legal risks and provide strategic guidance to senior officers and elected members.
  
  


• Manage resource allocation, staffing, and external legal expenditures.
  
  


• Ensure adherence to Lexcel standards and professional practice requirements.
  
  


• Formulate and execute operational plans in line with Council priorities.
  
  


• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, partners, developers, contractors, and stakeholders.
  
  


• Represent Legal Services in corporate projects, boards, and strategic initiatives.
  
  


• Mentor and develop legal staff to promote service excellence and succession planning.
  
  

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX eligible to practice in England and Wales.
  
  


• Current practicing certificate from the relevant regulatory body.
  
  


• Extensive post-qualification experience in Property Law.
  
  


• Proven experience in senior management or leadership roles.
  
  


• In-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Commercial Property
    
    
  
  
  • Land Transactions
    
    
  
  
  • Development Agreements
    
    
  
  
  • Regeneration Projects
    
    
  
  
  • Local Government Property Law
    
    
  
  


• Experience in managing legal teams and resources.
  
  


• Experience in leading service transformation and change programs.
  
  


• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  
  


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  
  


• Experience in budget management and delivering services within financial constraints.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Local Government legal matters.
  
  


• Experience in a Lexcel-accredited practice.
  
  


• Experience advising on large-scale regeneration and infrastructure projects.
  
  


• Advocacy experience.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £65.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 5 Month Contract
  
  


• Flexible / Hybrid Working
  
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to lead a specialized Property Law team within a major Local Authority.
  
  


• Strategic leadership role with significant organizational influence.
  
  


• Exposure to complex property, regeneration, and development projects.
  
  


• Modern and flexible working environment.