Senior Property Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will shape major property developments for the Council, delivering practical legal advice across a diverse portfolio. You will work closely with senior officers, elected members and service teams to support strategic objectives through complex property matters. As part of the Legal Property and Planning team, you will lead on complex cases, collaborate with external counsel, and provide clear guidance to a broad range of stakeholders. The position emphasizes service improvement, professional delivery standards, and a forward-thinking legal service that supports communities.

Pay / Benefits

• 15% market supplement
• hybrid working model
• supportive, collaborative culture
• professional development opportunities
• inclusive workplace
• One Council ethos

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a caseload of property matters, including complex conveyancing and governance issues
• Provide expert, actionable legal advice to internal stakeholders and external parties
• Represent the Council in appropriate matters and collaborate with external counsel to secure favorable outcomes
• Drive improvements in service delivery and promote best practice within the legal team
• Support broad property-related projects affecting charities, trusts, and community assets
• Advise on mortgages, trust arrangements, and charity land transactions, including governance considerations
• Address issues related to Assets of Community Value (ACVs) where applicable
• Contribute to the development of team capabilities and maintain high professional standards

Key requirements

• Significant experience advising on local authority property matters
• Proven ability to manage complex property transactions and related governance issues
• Experience with trusts, probate-related disposals, and charity land transactions
• Knowledge of ACV-related legislation would be advantageous
• Strong analytical skills, sound judgement and ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders
• Experience with representing clients and liaising with external counsel
• Ability to lead on complex matters and support service improvements

• collaboration and teamwork
• strong communication with diverse stakeholders
• problem-solving and practical advisory approach
• property law expertise (local authority experience)
• complex conveyancing
• trusts and governance

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