What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Senior Property Lawyer
Reference: 000A 6946/1
Salary: £28.75 PAYE per hour
Hours: 36 hours a week
Role length: Until 31/12/2025
Job type: Hybrid

Location: Ashton Under Lyne, OL6 6DL



What the client is looking for:
Our local government client is seeking an experienced Senior Property Lawyer to join its busy and supportive Legal Team.
The successful candidate will bring extensive knowledge of property law and local government practice, with the ability to handle a wide range of property transactions and provide expert advice on complex projects.

The role:
As a Senior Property Lawyer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services to the Council, working on a broad caseload of property matters.
This will include advising on and managing property transactions, regeneration and development projects, and other special projects of strategic importance to the borough.
You will work closely with officers, Members, and external stakeholders, ensuring that the Council’s interests are protected and its objectives are achieved. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exciting and impactful projects across Tameside while developing your career in a senior local government legal role.

What You’ll Do
Advise on and manage a variety of property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, and development agreements.
Provide legal input on special projects, including regeneration and redevelopment initiatives.
Draft, negotiate, and review complex property documents and agreements.
Support senior officers and Members by providing clear, practical legal advice.
Represent the Council in negotiations with external parties.
Supervise and support junior members of the Legal Team where required.
Contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery, ensuring value for money and efficiency.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of property law, local government law, and best practice.

We are looking for someone with:


A current practising certificate as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx).
Significant post-qualification experience in property law, ideally within a local authority or public sector context.
Strong technical knowledge of property transactions, including leases, acquisitions, disposals, and development agreements.
Proven ability to manage a complex and varied caseload with minimal supervision.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear legal advice to non-specialists.
A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, Members, and external stakeholders.


Desirable: Experience supervising junior staff and contributing to major regeneration or development projects.


How to Apply:

Submit your CV and cover letter

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: 000A 6946/1


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