Property Lawyer Interim rate: £65ph - £75ph Location: Remote We''re looking for a skilled and motivated Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services team, providing high-quality legal advice across a broad range of local authority matters. The RoleYou''ll deliver expert legal advice to councillors and officers, manage your own caseload, and represent the Council at meetings, committees, and (where required) courts or tribunals. You''ll work collaboratively across services to ensure practical, compliant, and cost-effective legal solutions.What You''ll Do • Provide clear, accurate legal advice on local government matters • Manage a varied caseload, including transactions, disputes, and projects • Attend and advise at Council meetings and committees • Draft legal documents and support decision-making processes • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders About You • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX (or working towards with relevant experience) • Strong experience in one or more areas such as Property, Planning, Contracts, Litigation or Housing • Confident communicator with excellent drafting skills • Able to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines • Commercially aware with a proactive, solutions-focused approach Why Join Us? • Varied and impactful work supporting the local community • Supportive, collaborative legal team • Opportunity to develop your expertise across a wide range of public sector law