Closing date: 08 March 2024

London Borough of Bexley

Solicitor Property Lawyer, Maternity Cover

Salary: £45,837 to £53,142 FTE grade (BL7)

Job Description:

Management Grouping: Finance and Corporate Services

Team: Legal Services (Property)

Location: Bexleyheath

Salary: £45,837 to £53,142 FTE grade (BL7)

Contract: Fixed term (12 months) 36 hour/week

Closing Date: 8th March 2024

Job reference: 000714

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Lawyer to join our busy and progressive Legal Services Team to provide 12 months’ maternity cover. 

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with at least 2 years post qualification experience. You must have the ability to conduct a substantial caseload and to work under pressure with minimum supervision and limited resources.

You will be responsible for conducting your own caseload of property matters and advice and take an active role in advising and representing your client.

You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, competent ICT skills and, demonstrate a high level of commitment to this demanding area of law.

You will have conduct of your own caseload. It is essential that you possess good communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a busy and committed team.

Training will be provided as necessary.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Catherine Ochiltree on 020 3045 5216

What we offer

  • Career average revalued earnings pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement
  • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
  • An excellent working environment at our fantastic modern offices
  • Opportunities for flexible working with excellent ICT facilities

About us:

Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

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