Senior Property Lawyer in Catford

Senior Property Solicitor

London Borough of Lewisham

Hybrid Working Arrangement

£60,261 - £62,457

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to the vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

The London Borough of Lewisham is a fantastic place to work with a dynamic and friendly legal team.

Are you a highly motivated Property Solicitor who is seeking a new senior role?

If so, we have the perfect role for you!

We are excited to be working with the London Borough of Lewisham to recruit a Senior Property Solicitor to join their busy and friendly team on a permanent basis.

The role will involve handling complex property work including residential and commercial conveyancing, and regeneration advice.

Previous management or supervisory experience is essential.

The successful Senior Property Solicitor will be required to:

• Have extensive knowledge and experience of property law
• Attend the office in Catford twice per week
• Deputise for the Principal Lawyer as appropriate
• Manage a group of staff within the team
• Attend committees as directed – gathering and scrutinizing reports while considering their legal implications
• Introduce new procedures arising from new legislation
• Hold an up to date practising certificate – must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive

The Senior Property Solicitor joining this team will enjoy the following benefits:

• Local Government pension scheme
• Bike loan and season tickets
• Significant discounts in local cafes, shops and restaurants
• Discounted Gym membership
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to a health insurance scheme
• Supportive staff networks
• Hybrid working arrangement

The ideal Senior Property Solicitor will have worked in the public sector, but applicants with transferrable experience from the private sector are also encouraged to apply.

Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position, or contact Rayhaneh Tehrani in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer.

They welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact us.

Lewisham Council will make reasonable adjustments to make sure disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout the recruitment process.

Lewisham Council support the access to work scheme, further details are available at

Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister and Legal Executive.