Senior Property Lawyer

Description:

LAW Absolute is recruiting a Senior Property Lawyer on behalf of a Local Authority Shared Service based in Cambridgeshire for a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will be part of a well-established legal team offering expert legal counsel to public sector clients on a variety of commercial property and regeneration matters. This includes advising and negotiating on collaborative projects involving multiple stakeholders, including charitable and third-sector organisations.

The role offers a hybrid work model, requiring attendance at the Cambridgeshire office two days a week. It is ideal for a legal professional who is qualified to practice in England and Wales and has substantial experience in handling a commercial property caseload within the UK local government sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on commercial property and regeneration matters

• Handle a diverse caseload involving complex public sector transactions

• Advise clients on projects involving third-sector and charitable organisations

• Collaborate effectively with other legal professionals and stakeholders

• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related legal documentation

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive (England & Wales)

• Demonstrable experience with commercial property matters

• Prior experience working within the UK local government legal framework

• Ability to work hybrid with 2 days onsite in Cambridgeshire

Salary & Benefits:

• Annual salary range: £50,790 – £58,168

• Monthly equivalent: £4232 – £4847

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Hybrid work model (2 days onsite weekly)

• Generous annual leave: starting at 24 days + bank holidays, with additional leave increasing over time

• Option to purchase extra leave