Senior Property Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time
Job Description

Service Care Legal are currently looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Property Lawyer to join a local authority on permanent basis. This permanent position requires an individual with expertise in property law, procurement, commissioning, and conveyancing. As the Team Leader, you will manage a small team of 3-4 support colleagues while providing expert legal advice on complex property-related matters. Your primary focus will be supporting the Council's property portfolio, delivering high-quality legal services across various property transactions, and offering strategic legal guidance on procurement and commissioning matters.

ROLE:                  Senior Property Lawyer
LOCATION:          Bedfordshire (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week in Bedford)
SALARY:              £49,498 to £53,578

Key Responsibilities:

  • Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small legal team, providing supervision, guidance, and support on property-related legal matters. Ensure your team delivers high-quality legal services within agreed timeframes and to a high standard.
  • Legal Advice: Advise on complex and high-profile property matters, particularly related to the Council's property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, and leases.
  • Procurement & Commissioning: Provide legal advice and support on procurement and commissioning processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Conveyancing: Lead on conveyancing matters, ensuring legal processes related to property transactions are carried out efficiently and in accordance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with other Council departments to provide integrated legal support and advice, ensuring that the legal needs of the property portfolio are met.
  • Performance Management: Oversee the professional development of your team, ensuring that all members are supported in their roles, motivated, and working to the best of their abilities.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister: Must hold a current practicing certificate.
  • Property Law Expertise: Extensive experience in property law, including procurement, commissioning, and conveyancing.
  • Staff Management: Proven experience managing a legal team, with a focus on developing staff and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Legal Strategy: Strong strategic thinking with the ability to advise on complex legal matters and manage high-profile projects.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information:

This role requires a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 2 days per week in Bedford. Candidates must have staff management experience in a legal environment and be able to handle complex property-related legal matters effectively.

If this Senior Property Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email . We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500.

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