3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

To provide high-quality, solution-focused legal advice on commercial property matters, supporting the Council’s strategic priorities. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to officers and Members, delivering innovative and legally compliant solutions across a wide range of property transactions, regeneration projects, and governance matters, in line with the principles of a modern, forward-thinking in-house legal service.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on commercial property law and related local government matters
  
• Manage a full caseload of property transactions, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, easements, and development agreements
  
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including security of tenure under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
  
• Support regeneration and development projects, including compulsory purchase orders (CPOs)
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks, including building and fire safety laws
  
• Represent the Council in court, tribunals, and negotiations where required
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted legal advisor
  
• Provide practical, solution-oriented advice, balancing legal risk with corporate objectives
  
• Undertake legal research, monitor legislative developments, and deliver briefings or training
  
• Maintain high standards of case management, file compliance, and time recording
  
• Contribute to service improvement and innovation within Legal Services
  
• Mentor and support junior colleagues where required
  

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) in England and Wales
  

• Strong experience in commercial property law and conveyancing
  
• Experience handling local authority or public sector property work (desirable)
  
• Knowledge of:
  
  • Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
    
  • Land Registration Act 2002
    
  • Building Safety and Fire Safety legislation
    
• Experience of regeneration projects and/or compulsory purchase orders (desirable)
  
• Ability to manage complex and high-profile legal matters
  

• Bi-Weekly Payments
  
• 36 Hours Per Week