Property Lawyer

 

PROPERTY LAWYER 

 

5 -6 months with local authority 

1. People Management 

• No direct supervisory responsibility, but may be required to assist in the induction and training of peers and new employees.
• Advise, train, and support other team members.

 

2. Resident & Community Contribution 

• Demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards to ensure resident satisfaction.

 

3. Operational Service Delivery 

• Conduct complex and large acquisitions and disposals, as well as smaller and routine conveyancing work.
• Handle conveyancing aspects of sales to Council tenants and agreements with Housing Associations.
• Ensure relevant authority is obtained prior to transaction completion.
• Undertake correspondence related to easements, boundaries, and restrictive covenants.
• Set detailed programme for Property Aspect of Compulsory Purchase Orders and ensure timely completion.
• Deal with objections received and negotiate for agreement withdrawal.
• Supervise preparation of all documents and conduct research for inquiries.
• Prepare statements, draft and serve notices for inquiries, and ensure possession of land according to target date.
• Consult and liaise with relevant parties regarding resettlement and compensation claims.
• Undertake special projects as directed.
• Have conduct of cases in Courts, Tribunals, etc., and appear on behalf of the Council.
• Prepare and serve all Notices required under Part II Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

 

4. Service Planning & Development 

• Maintain knowledge of the current Team Plan and contribute to its delivery.
• Assist in the development of policy in the functional area.

 

5. Financial & Resource Management 

• Demonstrate cost-consciousness and identify cost-effective changes to own way of working.

 

6. Continuous Improvement 

• Identify and suggest improvements to current ways of working for a more efficient service.

 

7. Contacts 

• Internal: All officers from Director level and Members of the Council.
• External: Members of Parliament, Members of the Public, Courts, Government Agencies, outside Solicitors, Barristers, Consultants, etc.

 

8. Additional Responsibilities 

• Complete other reasonable tasks as required by management.

 

Requirements 

Requirements: 

• Relevant qualifications in law or conveyancing.
• Experience in conveyancing work.
• Strong understanding of property law and conveyancing processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and projects effectively.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to delivering high