REF NUMBER: KENSINGTON RQ1548258

Hybrid working, 2 days per week in-office
Please do not apply for this role unless your CV meets the following general requirements, as well as the more specific ones listed further down the ad:
You must be UK based and have the right to work in the UK.
For office based and hybrid roles, your commute to the place of work must be less than 1 hour.
This is a temporary role. Please do not apply if you are seeking a permanent position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEX Fellow/Associate (England & Wales).
• Equivalent alternative qualifications may be considered in support of our diversity and inclusion agenda, subject to evidence of relevant experience and competency.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Extensive knowledge of property law and practice, ideally within a local authority or public sector setting.
• Demonstrable ability to lead complex property transactions with minimal supervision.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Skilled in interpreting legal documents, advising on property due diligence, and managing linked transactions.
• Experience with land acquisitions/disposals, lease extensions, licences, and deeds of variation.
• Strong grasp of subsidy control as it relates to property matters.
• Proficiency with legal case management systems and Microsoft Office software.

WHAT’S INVOLVED WITH THIS ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Solicitor to join our legal services team, playing a pivotal role in delivering expert legal advice and representation on a wide range of property-related matters. You will be working in a dynamic, client-focused environment, supporting the delivery of key council property transactions and ensuring legal compliance and value for money across all services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide expert legal advice and leadership on a wide range of residential and commercial property transactions.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents such as leases, licences, deeds, SDLT submissions, and title reports.
• Advise on property-related due diligence, asset transfers, and land registry requisitions.
• Handle sensitive and high-value transactions in collaboration with senior legal and client stakeholders.
• Work closely with internal legal colleagues and instruct external solicitors or barristers where appropriate.
• Attend council committees, advise Members, and ensure reports and legal implications are properly presented.
• Maintain accurate legal records and contribute to the development of templates, precedents, and legal know-how.

PLEASE QUOTE THE JOB TITLE & VACANCY REFERENCE NO. IN YOUR APPLICATION, OR WE WILL BE UNABLE TO MATCH YOUR CV TO THE ROLE BEING APPLIED FOR.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.
Due to the number of CVs being sent to us unfortunately we cannot respond to all applications. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
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