Job Description
RTB Property Lawyer
Islington
Contract
£28.07 per hour PAYE or £37.12 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced RTB Property Lawyer
A residential Property Lawyer preferably with right to buy sales experience to join a busy team
Workstyle: Desk-based worker (Lower presence, one day a week minimum)
Colleagues who are not usually client or customer-facing and can mostly work anywhere with the right technology. Regular on-site activities are required such as team events and collaboration that are more productive face to face
This is a safety critical post and will be subject to the council s drug and alcohol policy
This post is subject to the council s declaration of interest procedure
A property lawyer specialises in legal matters related to property transactions and conveyancing. You will advise clients on buying, selling, leasing, and developing residential or commercial property. The responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting due diligence, ensuring compliance with property laws, resolving disputes, and managing land registration processes. You will work closely with clients, estate agents, external parties to ensure Property lawyers also handle issues like planning permissions, and landlord-tenant matters. You will work closely with clients, estate agents, and local authorities to ensure smooth and legally sound transactions. Your expertise will help protect clients interests and prevent legal complications in property dealings.
Key responsibilities
• Manage a substantial personal caseload in relation to residential conveyancing and commercial property matters, including providing legal advice and draft comprehensive documents, including property transfer documents, leases, licences and tenancies at will offering specialised expertise in your field.
• To draft, negotiate and agree documentation for all types of conveyancing and property
transactions as required, so as to protect effectively the Council s interests.
• Stay current with developments in relevant areas of law and inform the Senior Lawyer about any implications for the team's work.
• Advise on the Council's powers and decision-making processes, ensuring the legality of its decisions and risk mitigation.
• Act as an advocate for the Council in relevant courts, tribunals, and inquiries, and instruct Counsel to represent the Council when necessary.
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the team and Legal Services as a cohesive unit, fostering collaboration and supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Responsive to client needs and ensures that work reflects best practices and meets performance targets outlined in Service Level Agreements.
• Create and Input data and utilise the case management system for reporting purposes. Provide regular updates on caseload status to clients, internal partners, colleagues, and management.
• Achieve the chargeable hours target for the position and meet the performance and quality standards set by the Legal Service Management Team.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients
are an equal opportunities employer
