Principal Property Solicitor


Salary: £55-£60 per hour - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
Southeast Local Authority
Remote/Hybrid Working


Key Responsibilities
*Manage a varied caseload of property matters, including:
*Leases, lease renewals, easements, wayleaves and disposals
*Regeneration and development projects
*Open spaces and community assets
*Housing matters (Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, acquisitions, lease extensions)
*Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice to Members, Officers, and stakeholders.
*Draft and negotiating complex legal documentation and agreements.
*Support litigation and dispute resolution relating to property matters.


About You
*Be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEX with a current practising certificate (SRA number required).
*Have strong experience in commercial property and local government work.
*Be confident managing a complex caseload independently.


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