Property Lawyer

Property Lawyer

London Borough Council
Rate: 50-60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract: 3-6 months initially

We are currently seeking an experienced Property Lawyer who will work in a team responsible for the development and delivery of homeowner policies ranging from ad hoc sales of land to permissions for alterations. The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual with proven knowledge and ability in providing professional residential conveyancing advice and monitoring transactions carried out by external solicitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure individual residential conveyancing transactions comply with statute, case law, residential conveyancing practices and contractual requirements under Lease and Transfer agreements.

• Advise colleagues, homeowners, prospective homeowners and their representatives on the covenants contained within Leases and Transfer Agreements and more generally on residential conveyancing protocols and those otherwise adopted by the council.
• Act as an officer for departmental escalations and Member enquiries, giving strategic and operational advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft Deeds of Release and Deeds of Covenant, ensuring the council's interests remain fully protected and the council is able to continue collecting service charges where services are provided.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified Property Lawyer or Licenced Conveyancer with experience of residential conveyancing practice and procedures in a similar role for at least three years, particularly with respect to local authority disposals.
• Knowledge/experience of the governing legislation relating to residential leasehold management, including the Leasehold Reform & Urban Development Act 1993, Landlord & Tenant Acts and Housing Acts.
• Experience of advising on individual leases, lease types and freehold transfers, particularly those relating to local authority and/or other social landlord owned or managed residential property.
• Ability to successfully lead and develop internal and external relationships, deputising for the Principal Lawyer when necessary.

About Spencer Clarke Group

Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way.

When you join us, you will receive:

• Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities
• Free DBS checks
• Post Placement Aftercare
• Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals

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