Commercial Property Solicitor / Senior Solicitor

Job Description Property Lawyer Location: Kent – Hybrid Working Salary: £57,044 – £64,546, plus £7,518 car allowance Full-time role Permanent Overview of the Property Lawyer role Sellick Partnership is delighted to be partnered with Dover District Council on the recruitment of a Property Lawyer on a permanent, full-time basis. Due to continued growth, Dover District Council are seeking a Property Lawyer to join their Legal Services team, to provide high-quality legal advice and support to the Council, with a particular emphasis on social housing, shared ownership, and affordable housing transactions. Key responsibilities of the Property Lawyer role You will provide legal advice on all aspects of property law within the local authority setting, with a strong focus on social housing and shared ownership, including but not limited to: Residential conveyancing matters including sales of council property and acquisitions, to include drafting and negotiation of the necessary documentation. Advising on commercial landlord and tenant issues, including drafting, negotiating and completing leases, licences and such other legal documents as appropriate. Required experience for the Property Lawyer role To be considered for this local authority Property Lawyer position, you will have: A qualification as a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive, with current practising certificate. Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualified experience in property law Proven experience specifically within social housing, shared ownership and affordable housing matters. Experience working within a local authority, public sector, or similar in-house legal environment is advantageous. Benefits available alongside the Property Lawyer role Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Generous annual leave package. Salary Sacrifice electric car scheme. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. How to apply for the Property Lawyer role If you have experience within social housing/shared ownership and affordable housing matters, and would like some more information or to apply for the Property Lawyer role, please contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office. Property Lawyer, Property Solicitor, Local Authority Lawyer, Public Sector Lawyer Please note, our advertisements use years’ experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website….