Principal Lawyer (Charity & Property)

Overview

In this role you will provide expert property and charity law advice within the Public and Corporate Law Division. You will focus on Bridge House Estates and Open Spaces charities, shaping property acquisition records and complex legal research. You will work closely with internal clients to deliver clear, pragmatic guidance at pace. This is a chance to influence governance and asset management for high-profile charitable and civic interests. You will contribute to a collaborative, cross-departmental legal service supporting the City’s charitable and property objectives.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working
• Market Forces Supplement up to £11,281 per annum

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update property acquisition and title records for Bridge House Estates
• Provide ad hoc property-related advice for the Corporation and charities
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of historic and modern property and constitutional records
• Collaborate with the Property Law Division and client departments (City Bridge Foundation, City Surveyor’s Department)
• Advise on complex property issues relating to Bridge House Estates and Open Spaces in London (e.g., Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest)

Key requirements

• Qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive
• Minimum 7 years post-qualification experience in property law
• Understanding of charities and charity property issues
• Strong research and communication skills
• Computer literacy and ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice at pace

• excellent written and oral communication
• pragmatic advisory mindset
• cross-functional collaboration
• property law
• charities law
• title and acquisition records

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