Senior Property Lawyer

Contract: 12 months fixed term

Hours of work: Full time,36 hours per week

Location: Town Hall/Lynton House

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, skilled and dynamic Senior Property Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a twelve month fixed term basis.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer $ú Property and Planning within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of all property related development work.

Responsibilities -

• Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of property development work.
• Conduct a full range of cases residential and commercial property cases to include undertaking advocacy in the Courts or Tribunals if required.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Property & Planning) and will have your own complex and varied caseload on matters including residential and commercial property, regeneration, homeownership and land transactions.
• Act as a source of legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates as directed to cover the absence of colleagues.
• To deputise for the Principal Lawyer where required.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
• Have substantial experience of property development work, preferably in a local government context
• Advocacy experience required but not essential
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice of property law
• Conduct a case load within your area of expertise without supervision

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.If you are interested in the role please contact Michael.alexander-gordon@redbridge.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.