Property Solicitor (Interim)

4703535
  • Job type

    Contract
  • Location

    Birmingham
  • Working Pattern

    Flexible Working,Part-time,
  • Specialism

    In-house Legal
  • Industry

    Legal
  • Pay

    £22-25/hour

Property Solicitor (4-6 Month Interim)

Your new company
This local council is a forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering high-quality legal services to support its communities. As part of the Legal Services team within the Resources Directorate, you’ll be joining a supportive and professional environment that values collaboration, innovation, and public service excellence.

Your new role

As a Property Lawyer, you’ll manage your own caseload and provide expert legal advice and support on a wide range of property-related matters. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Handling residential acquisitions, lease renewals, and title queries
  • Advising on statutory residential property matters, including Council charges
  • Managing Land Registry applications and related documentation
  • Supporting commercial and residential property transactions
  • Advising on local government law in relation to property development
  • Drafting complex legal documents and liaising with internal and external stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • To be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a current practising certificate
  • Strong experience in property law
  • A solid understanding of commercial and residential property transactions
  • Experience advising on local authority property matters is highly desirable
  • Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills
  • The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

What you'll get in return
  • Flexible working options – remote, hybrid, or office-based
  • A part-time schedule that supports work-life balance (22 hours over 3 days)
  • The opportunity to contribute to meaningful public sector work
  • A collaborative and supportive legal team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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