Property Lawyer

📍 Location: Remote (North Northamptonshire Council)
💷 Rate: Up to £55 per hour
⏰ Hours: 37 hours per week across 5 days
📅 Start: ASAP
📄 Contract: Interim

Lynx Employment Services are recruiting for an experienced Property Lawyer to support North Northamptonshire Council on an interim basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional with strong local government property law experience to join a busy legal team. The role can be carried out remotely, although candidates must be available to work 37 hours per week across five days.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of commercial and residential property matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation including leases, licences, transfers and easements.
• Provide legal advice on acquisitions, disposals and development projects.
• Support regeneration, housing and corporate property transactions.
• Advise internal stakeholders and senior officers on property-related legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive.
• Significant experience in property law, ideally within a local authority environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial property transactions and land law.
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

If you are an experienced Property Lawyer available for an immediate start and seeking a flexible remote opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.