Property Lawyer

Contract: Permanent

Location:  Town Hall/Lynton House 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

An excellent opportunity has arisen within the London Borough of Redbridge for an experienced, skilled and dynamic Property Lawyer to join the Council to provide a comprehensive and professional legal service on a permanent basis.

You will report to the Principal Lawyer – Property and Planning within the Legal Department. You will also work closely with other Council departmental clients and specialist departments.

You will provide the Council with expert advice and guidance on aspects of all property related development work.

Responsibilities –

• Provide expertise and knowledge of, and provide advice and guidance and practical assistance on, local government law in the areas of property development work.
• Conduct a full range of cases residential and commercial property cases to include undertaking advocacy in the Courts or Tribunals if required.
• Utilising skills and experience gained within a similar position, you will report to the Principal Lawyer (Property & Planning) and will have your own complex and varied caseload on matters including residential and commercial property, regeneration, homeownership and land transactions.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Hold a Solicitor, Barrister, FILEX or similar qualification
• Have experience of property development work, preferably in a local government context
• Advocacy experience required but not essential
• Excellent knowledge of the law and practice of property law
• Conduct a case load within your area of expertise without supervision 

If you feel you meet the above requirements and are keen to join an ambitious, dynamic and innovative team, we would like to hear from you.

Interviews: week commencing 13 January 2025

If you are interested in the role please contact Michael.alexander-gordon@redbridge.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

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All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.