Principal Property Solicitor

Principal Property Lawyer

Rate: £55-£65 per day - Negotiable DOE
Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract
Northwest Local Authority
Remote Working

We are seeking an experienced Principal Lawyer to join a local authority based in the heart of the northwest.

This is an exceptional opportunity to undertake some of the most high-profile and complex regeneration and property work in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Principal Lawyer within Property Legal Services, advising on major regeneration, development and infrastructure projects.
• Take ownership of major development projects from inception to completion, providing strategic legal advice and practical solutions.
• Lead, manage and supervise a team of lawyers, supporting skills development and progression.
• Support the Head of Property with the management, development and strategic direction of the Property Team.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives (or equivalent), holding a current practising certificate.

• Drafting, negotiating and delivering contractual arrangements for commercial and/or residential developments.

• Land assembly, including acquisitions, third-party rights, easements, appropriations, and consents.

If you're interested in this role, click the apply button or contact Max using the details below:

01772 954200

Our legal specialist, Max, has extensive experience across all areas of the legal market and recruits for positions at every level - from legal assistants and paralegals through to Directors of Legal and Monitoring Officers. If this particular role isn't quite right for you, but you'd like to explore other opportunities, please get in touch using the contact details above for a confidential discussion about the market.

We are also proud to offer a market-leading referral scheme, with rewards of up to £300. If you know someone who might be a great fit for this or another legal role, simply ask them to send their CV to Max - and don't forget to include your own details so we can ensure you receive your referral bonus if they are successful.

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