Our client, a local authority in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Principal Commercial Property Lawyer to join their award‑winning in‑house Legal Services team on an initial 3‑month locum basis.
The position is offered on a full‑time basis, working 37 hours per week with a flexible working style, including hybrid working (2 days per week in the office), and a flexible hourly rate that is negotiable depending on candidate’s expectations and experience.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with extensive commercial property experience and a proven track record of leading or delivering major development, regeneration or strategic property projects.
Duties will include (but are not limited to):
- Leading a team of 12 legal professionals, including Solicitors, Legal Executives, a Trainee Solicitor and a Paralegal
- Acting as the principal legal advisor on high‑profile commercial property transactions and regeneration schemes
- Managing a diverse caseload including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development agreements and strategic land matters
- Working closely with senior officers, elected members, developers, funders and external professional partners
- Delivering innovative and commercially focused legal solutions to support the council’s growth and regeneration ambitions
- Promoting high standards of performance, professional development and collaborative working across the team
Experience required:
- Extensive experience in commercial property law
- Experience leading or delivering major property, development or regeneration projects
- Experience managing or supervising legal teams is desirable
Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
- Strong commercial property and regeneration law expertise
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Sound judgement with a pragmatic and solution‑focused approach
- Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Leadership and people management skills
Rewards and Benefits:
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
- Flexible working arrangements and flexi‑time scheme
- Free city‑wide parking
- Opportunity to work on high‑profile regeneration and investment projects across the region
Working hours:
- 37 hours per week
- Flexible working arrangements available
Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.
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