Lawyers (Local Government)

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Positive Employment Full time

Positive Employment is currently recruiting multiple lawyers for our client local government organisation based in the London Borough of Merton.

The available positions are:

Commercial Property Lawyer:

  • Deal with the whole range of local authority property work across 5 borough shared services with the exception of routine residential matters. (Not right to buy, lease extensions, residential management).
  • Able to demonstrate good experience of managing a complex workload relating to commercial property asset management e.g. sales, purchases, leases, licence etc, good understanding of land title matters and relevant legislation relating to property transactions.

This is a 5 month contract with the possibility to extend.

Procurement Lawyer:

  • Procurement lawyer preferably with experience in construction as well.
  • Advising on all aspects of procurement in the public sector and drafting contracts, as well as experience of drafting and advising on JCT and NEC Contracts, preferably in local government.
  • Needs to be IT proficient, preferably with experience of using a case management system (including time recording).

This is a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend.

Housing Litigation Lawyer:

  • Housing Litigation Lawyer with Local Authority experience and to manage own case load.
  • Dealing with prosecutions and disrepair claims.
  • To cover a wide range of housing management issues. knowledge around the pre-action protocols in possession claims, succession claims and non occupation/subletting.

This is a 3 month contract with the possibility to extend.

Personal Requirements:

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister or chartered legal executive or equivalent legal experience with a background in local government.
  • Good knowledge of relevant legislation to the service area and the decision-making processes and procedures.
  • Good understanding of current issues and best practice on service delivery relevant to the service areas.

Working Hours: 9:00am - 17:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Pay: £350.00 per day

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.



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