Property Lawyer - Oxford

6 Month Contract initially

Rate: Negotiable, Umbrella rate

Due to an increase in the level of instructions currently being received, the Legal Services team require an additional property lawyer to undertake commercial and residential property matters for the Council on a 6-month basis.

This role will sit within the Major Projects, Property and Contracts team which comprises 4 property lawyers, 2 Contract lawyers, 2 Major Project lawyers and 2 trainee solicitors.

The successful candidate will be required to handle a broad range of property transactions allocated by their line manager, and must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. They should have experience of handling asset management work (licences to assign etc.), lease renewals and general landlord and tenant advice, and be comfortable reviewing title documents in order to provide advice on a variety of commercial and residential matters.

The majority of instructions will be provided by the Council’s Corporate Property team, with some work also arising from the Housing Strategy and Regeneration teams.

If you have any questions about this role or wish to apply, please contact isobel@deekay.co.uk who will respond at the earliest convenience.