Senior Property Lawyer

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Work Location: Winchester City Council Offices

Contract Type: Permanent/Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 4 September 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply, please click the 'apply' button above or please send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.

Please note this post is subject to a 10% Market Supplement, subject to experience.

Winchester City Council is seeking a proactive Senior Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of property matters that support the Council’s strategic goals, including regeneration projects and affordable housing initiatives.

About us:

Working as the Senior Property Lawyer within our Legal Services department, you’ll join a professional, friendly and inclusive team who are committed to providing an excellent service. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.

What we are looking for:

You will be successful in the Senior Property Lawyerrole if:

• You have an innovative and commercial approach to ensure the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service.
• You are able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
• You have demonstratable experience of providing legal advice and support in local authority or a comparable organisation, applying the legislation, guidelines, regulations, code of practice and industry standards.
• You have supported asset purchase and disposal, landlord and tenant issues, and affordable housing schemes.

Why Join Us:

We offer an excellent package of benefits including:

• Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home – after first 3 weeks in office)
• Employer paid health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
• Season Ticket loans
• Excellent working environment
• Support for continuous professional development

Contact details for an informal discussion:

Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager via email (KMurphy@winchester.gov.uk)

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to work in the Winchester District!