Service Care Solutions are currently working with a bustling local authority, based in Somerset, which is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join their team.

ROLE: Commercial Property Lawyer

LOCATION: Somerset - REMOTE

CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 months ongoing - 30 hours a week

RATE: £55-£60ph

Key responsibilities of the Commercial Property Lawyer position

• Provide high-level legal and property-related advice to Members and senior officers covering property, housing and local government law


• Act for the Council in the progression of complex property matters relating to the Council's land holdings to include, without limitation, disposals and acquisitions; a variety of matters falling within the Housing Acts and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954; the devolution of Council property assets; disposals at an undervalue; overage provisions and options and the Council's powers relating to the same.


• Work under pressure and to tight timescales to support the delivery of the Council's priority capital receipts, revenue savings and statutory requirements.

Key requirements for the Commercial Property Lawyer role

• Qualified lawyer or experienced paralegal with previous experience of handling complex property work within the public sector


• Excellent knowledge of property law and related legislation


• Ideally worked for a local authority previously

Benefits

• Weekly pay


• Flexible hours


• Remote working

If this Commercial Property Lawyer vacancy sounds like an opportunity that is right for you or someone you know, then don't hesitate to get in touch with me via email, Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.