At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality legal advice on commercial property matters for Dover District Council.
- Company: Join Dover District Council's dynamic Legal Services team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Experience in local authority or public sector is a plus.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in local governance while advancing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with 3+ years in property law.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnered with Dover District Council on the recruitment of a Property Lawyer/Solicitor on a permanent, full-time basis. Due to continued growth, Dover District Council are seeking a Property Lawyer to join their Legal Services team, to provide high-quality legal advice and support to the Council, with a particular emphasis on commercial property.
Key responsibilities of the Property Lawyer role:
- Undertaking a full range of property work (with an emphasis on commercial property) within a local authority setting, including but not limited to:
- Complex commercial property freehold acquisitions and disposals, including drafting and negotiating necessary documentation.
- Dealing with sales of Council property and acquisitions, including drafting and negotiating the necessary documentation.
- Advising on commercial landlord and tenant issues, including drafting, negotiating and completing leases, licences and such other legal documents as appropriate.
- Drafting easements, deeds of assignment and deeds of variations.
- Drafting and advising on wayleaves.
- Investigating and drafting reports on title of registered and unregistered land.
- Undertaking legal research and preparing advice on commercial and or residential property matters.
- Residential property matters, as required.
Required experience for the Property Lawyer role:
- A qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with current practising certificate.
- Minimum of 3 years’ post qualified experience in property law.
- Strong experience handling commercial property matters.
- Experience within a local authority, public sector, or in-house legal team is advantageous.
Benefits available alongside the Property Lawyer role:
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Generous annual leave package.
- Free Benenden Healthcare Membership.
- Salary Sacrifice electric car scheme.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
Lawyer in Dover employer: Sellick Partnership
Dover District Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As a Property Lawyer, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, a generous annual leave package, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, all while contributing to meaningful projects within the community. Join a dedicated team where your expertise in commercial property law will be valued and where you can make a real impact in local governance.
