Property Lawyer

Oldham, Greater Manchester (Local Authority role)

Initial 3-6 month contract

Rate: Negotiable (Umnbrella) Indicate rate sought

36 hours per week - Able to work from home but would be needed in the office occasionally and would have to attend. 

Experience in local government land and property matters

1. Delivering comprehensive, timely legal advice and legal work in particular in the areas of land and property law and advice in relation to trusts, company law and charity law in the context of property matters.
2. Ensuring that the decision making in relations to the Council’s land and property is lawful and in accordance with the Council’s Constitution and the Council’s governance arrangements.
3. Undertaking legal research, the preparation of advice to officers and members, the drafting of property related legal documents including but not limited to contracts, transfers, leases, licences charges and the drafting and presentation of reports and other documentation as required and including developing the use of the case management system.
4. Undertaking legal work of a specialist and/or complex nature, including research, the preparation of advice to Council officers and elected members, the drafting and settling of legal documentation and the drafting and presentation of reports and other documentation, without supervision.
5. Liaison with the Group Lawyer (Corporate) and other managers/officers within Legal Services to ensure effective co-ordination of all legal services to the Council

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.