Senior Solicitor (Property)

Runnymede (Local Authority role)

6 month contract initially

Hourly rate negotiable

26-32 hours per week. Hybrid working - 1/2 days office attendance per week.

• To provide advice, transactional work and drafting for commercial property matters (Wayleaves, Easements, Leases, Lease renewals, Management Work, Disposal etc), Open Spaces, community assets and some Housing matters (Right to Buy, Shared Ownership, Acquisition, Lease Extension etc) and issuing the First Homes Scheme certifications.
• Drafting legal implications in Committee reports pertaining to properties.
• To be a mentor and support to more junior/other members of the team. 
• The position is supervised by the Interim Deputy Corporate Head of Law and Governance and assisted by the Legal Assistant (who mainly deals with Housing matters).