Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Minimum 2 days per week Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37 hours per week) Salary: £49,500 - £53,500 per annum An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Team Leader to join a Council in the Midlands. This role involves both high-level legal work in commercial property law and the day-to-day management of a team. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Management: Overseeing and allocating the workload of a team of four legal professionals, ensuring the efficient delivery of services Complex Commercial Property Law Matters: Leading on high-value and complex matters, including development projects, landlord and tenant issues, disposals, acquisitions, and commercial conveyancing Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Interpreting, drafting, and negotiating legal documentation across various statutory and non-statutory agreements Specialist Legal Advice: Providing expert legal advice on property-related issues, including title reporting, education law, residential property, highways, and charity law Compliance & Governance: Ensuring that all statutory and procedural requirements are met while supporting the Council’s objectives and revenue generation through property management About You: Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with substantial experience in commercial property law Proven experience managing a legal team, including workload allocation and performance monitoring Strong background in drafting and negotiating complex legal documents related to property transactions Ability to provide high-level legal advice to senior stakeholders and elected members Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and local government procedures This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced commercial property lawyer with leadership skills to make a significant impact within a Local Authority environment. If you are interested in applying, please submit your CV and availability for discussion.

Location: Northamptonshire, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025