What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Commercial Property Lawyer

Ref: Merton 5276564

Pay rate: £40.16 per hour PAYE

Role length: Anticipated 3 months

Working arrangements: Office attendance 2 days a week for the first 2 months



The role:

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Commercial Property lawyer to handle land transactions relating to education and academies, including foundation schools and associated development matters.

The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in large-scale housing stock transfers and estate ballots.

Local authority experience is essential for this role especially candidates who have completed long-term contracts (a minimum duration of 18 months with the same local authority).



Key Responsibilities:

Handling complex land transactions in the education sector
Managing matters involving foundation schools and related developments
Advising on large-scale housing stock transfers and estate ballots



What the client is looking for:

Qualified legal executive, solicitor or barrister
Proven experience in commercial property law, particularly with education-related land transactions
Extensive knowledge of large-scale housing stock transfers and estate ballots
Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills



How to Apply:

Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
Submit your CV in Word format.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended.



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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.

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.



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Job Ref: Merton 5276564


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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