Hybrid (On-Site)
Temporary, Part time
45718 - 48710 GBP / year
21 Hours Per Week
About the job
Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance
Hours per week: 21
Contract type: Fixed Term/Secondment
This position is available as a secondment opportunity for 6 months. If you are a permanent LBC employee, you must have written approval (an email will suffice) from your manager prior to applying and a copy will need to be submitted with your application. Please note: we will not be able to proceed with your application form without your manager’s permission.
We’re on the lookout for a talented Residential Property Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of providing a comprehensive legal service to the Council, its Executive, Committees, and Departments. You’ll offer trusted legal advice on a range of property matters and manage your own caseload of residential property transactions and issues.
Your expertise will directly contribute to the effective delivery of Council services and projects — from housing developments to land acquisitions, leases, and everything in between.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing sound legal advice on all aspects of residential property law to a variety of stakeholders across the Council.
- Managing a personal caseload, including sales, purchases, leases, licenses, easements, and other land/property-related matters.
- Drafting, negotiating, and completing legal documents and contracts.
- Advising on legal implications of property projects and assisting with risk management.
- Supporting colleagues across departments with legal queries related to land and property.
About you
You’ll need demonstrable experience handling a broad range of commercial and residential conveyancing transactions with minimal supervision. We’re looking for someone who is confident managing their own matters from instruction through to completion, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism throughout.
We value a solicitor who can work independently, but also understands the importance of delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal services within a public sector environment. You’ll be expected to manage your resources effectively and help ensure we’re offering a service that’s both pragmatic and client focused.
Strong communication skills are key — you should be able to convey legal advice clearly and concisely, both in writing and face-to-face, to colleagues, officers, and external stakeholders at all levels. A clear and systematic approach to problem-solving is essential, along with the ability to identify legal risks while staying aligned with the Council’s wider objectives.
You’ll need to demonstrate that you can prioritise and manage your own caseload effectively within broad strategic guidelines. A sound working knowledge of English Law is required, with a particular emphasis on Property and Conveyancing Law.
To be considered, you must be an Admitted Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX, qualified in England, and hold (or be eligible to obtain) a current practising certificate. In addition, a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) is essential for this role.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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