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Property Solicitor – Letchworth Garden City

Location: Letchworth, Hertfordshire
Salary: 
£50 – £55 per hour
Hours: Part-Time
Contract Length: Temporary, 6 months, (role to start in January 2025)

Job Description:

Join our Client as a Property Solicitor and play a crucial role in delivering high-quality legal services. You will manage a diverse caseload encompassing property law and other legal matters critical to the Council’s operations and external clients.

Accountabilities

  • Manage a caseload focusing on property matters, ensuring compliance with legislation and best practices.
  • Conduct legal research and provide advice on property and local government law.
  • Negotiate on behalf of the Client in property transactions.
  • Draft a variety of legal documents including leases, agreements, and reports.
  • Support Committee meetings and provide legal expertise as required.
  • Maintain and update legal documents and procedures, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
  • Provide regular management information and contribute to performance standards.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Cilex Fellow, or Barrister.
  • Extensive experience in property law, handling transactions, agreements, and complex legal issues.
  • Proficiency in drafting legal documents and providing clear, pragmatic advice.
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and liaise with senior officers and elected members.

Benefits

  • Free car parking.
  • Flexible working options including home-working.

Company Overview:
A trusted and UKAS ISO9001 accredited leader in the recruitment industry. Providing comprehensive recruitment solutions across more than 20 diverse industries. Specializing in both temporary and permanent placements, as a modern and innovative organization, we leverage our valuable experience and adhere to a strict set of core values throughout our recruitment processes. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism ensures that we consistently exceed expectations and build long-lasting relationships with both clients and all staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to eliminate barriers to employment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Industry: Legal
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: Part-time
Location: East of England

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