Permanent property lawyer post in the Legal Property team within Brighton and Hove City Council's Legal Services, a team recognised by Lexcel. The role manages a varied caseload for council clients, supporting housing, development and regeneration schemes and transactions under the new Asset Management Strategy. Candidates need experience in commercial property, development or residential conveyancing, and the post is subject to a DBS check as it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
What the job involves
- Manage own caseload of property matters for a wide range of council clients
- Support the council's housing and development programmes and regeneration schemes
- Carry out transactions to implement the Asset Management Strategy and maximise property portfolio income
- Advise on commercial property, development and residential conveyancing matters
- Work on complex and high-profile projects and programmes
- Explain complex legal matters clearly to clients and stakeholders
- Draft and negotiate legal documents
Qualifications
- Qualified as a barrister, solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales
Experience
- Relevant experience in commercial property, development work, residential conveyancing or a combination of these
Skills & knowledge
- Effective communication and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Commitment to high-quality client service and building trusting working relationships
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently, recognising when support is needed
- Willingness to develop new skills and areas of expertise
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration with diverse stakeholders
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Other
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Understanding of, or interest in, local authority property work and the public sector
What’s offered
- Leave and pension, with wellbeing support
- Training and development
- Flexible working arrangements agreed with manager
- £8,000 annual market supplement
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
