Property Solicitor

Property Solicitor – Lee Valley Regional Park Authority

Permanent | Hybrid Working | Myddelton House, Enfield | Flexible Hours

An Extraordinary Legal Role in an Exceptional Setting

Join a team where your legal expertise will shape the future of a world-class regional park spanning 26 miles from the Thames to Hertfordshire. At Lee Valley Regional Park Authority, we’re transforming Olympic legacy venues, world-class sports facilities, and breathtaking open spaces into vibrant community hubs that welcome over ten million visitors each year.

Your Impact

As our Property Solicitor, you will:

• Lead Property Legal Matters: Act as the principal legal advisor for a diverse commercial property portfolio—including land transactions, commercial leases, and licences.
• Tackle Unique Challenges: Navigate complex issues affecting our open spaces from negotiating works licences, drafting fishery licenses and biodiversity agreements to advising on encroachments and development projects.
• Drive Innovative Projects: Contribute to exciting initiatives to enhance iconic venues like the VeloPark and White Water Centre.
• Collaborate Widely: Work directly with our Head of Legal Services, statutory undertakers and external legal advisors.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor: With a strong background in property law, and the ability to find pragmatic and robust legal solutions to novel challenges.
• Versatile Experience: Public sector or statutory framework experience is highly desirable, though candidates with relevant practice experience and the right attitude are equally welcome.
• Passionate and Engaged: Enthusiastic about property law and the outdoors, and eager to make a tangible impact on both the legal and physical landscape.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Enjoy genuine flexibility with adaptable start/finish times and a hybrid setup in our picturesque offices at Myddelton House, surrounded by Victorian gardens.
• Attractive Benefits: We offer a salary of £45,921 - £54,029 along with a comprehensive benefits package including 30 days’ annual leave (rising to 35 after 5 years), an annual private health check and generous pension contributions.
• Career Growth: Thrive in a nimble, community-focused team with opportunities for career development.
• Meaningful Work: Play a key role in preserving and developing a legacy that touches millions of lives, from international sporting events to local community projects.

• Stay Active: Enjoy substantial staff discounts on activities at our leisure services venues and free tickets for sporting events held at Lee Valley Sport and Leisure Venues including Lee Valley Partnership Health and Fitness Membership, Lee Valley Athletics Centre, Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre, Lee Valley VeloPark and more!

Ready to leave your mark on a park that’s anything but ordinary?
Apply by 28th April 2025 and join us in a role where your expertise meets our vision.

Lee Valley Regional Park Authority – Shaping legacies, one landmark at a time.