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Service Care Legal are supporting a high-profile Central London local authority to recruit an experienced Property Lawyer for a contract role within their legal services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of complex property transactions that make a real impact in the public sector. You’ll be part of a legal team supporting key estates, housing, and regeneration initiatives – delivering trusted advice and managing critical property matters.
ROLE: Property Lawyer (Public Sector) – Hybrid Working (2 Days Onsite)
LOCATION: Central London Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office (Central London)
CONTRACT: 3 months ongoing, 36 hours per week
RATE: £45 per hour umbrella / £40.10ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £35.78ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver clear, commercially aware legal advice on property law matters
Draft and negotiate legal documents: leases, licences, deeds of variation, reports on title
Lead or support on acquisitions, disposals, and asset transfers
Handle SDLT returns and conduct property due diligence
Advise on decision-making reports for senior officers and committees
The Person
Qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Fellow (England & Wales)
Solid understanding of property law – ideally within a local authority or public sector context
Strong drafting, advisory, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage a varied and busy caseload with minimal supervision
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250
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