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* Handle a full caseload of Commercial Property matters, including complex and politically sensitive work
* Provide proactive, solution-focused legal advice to officers, members, and project teams
* Draft and negotiate legal documentation including leases, licenses, disposals, acquisitions, and development agreements
* Attend council meetings and advise in public forums as needed
* Supervise and support junior legal staff where appropriate
* Contribute to the development of the property team and wider legal department, including delivering training
* Ensure compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards, and uphold high client care standards

Preferred Experience
* Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with significant post-qualification experience in Commercial Property law * Strong working knowledge of public sector property matters and local government law * Experience advising in politically sensitive environments * Familiarity with local authority governance and decision-making structures * Confident drafting and negotiation of complex legal documents * Comfortable with remote working and digital case management systems * Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers (for senior applicants)