Property Lawyer

Job Category : Legal (Specialist)

Location : London Borough of Hillingdon

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09:00

End Time : 17:00
Salary: £35.00

Property Lawyers required to undertake full range of residential and commercial work but specifically, working on the Council’s disposal project including reports on title and sales process. This is a hybrid role as the deeds are not in electronic format. 2 days in the office is preferred for all staff.

 No direct supervisory responsibility however may be requirement to assist in induction and training of peers and new employees and to advise, train and support the other members of the team.

2. Resident & Community Contribution

 To demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met in order to deliver the Council vision of ‘putting our residents first’.

3. Operational Service Delivery

 Conduct of complex and large acquisitions and disposals by agreement and under compulsory purchase powers as well as smaller and routine conveyancing work.

 Deal with the Conveyancing aspects of sales to Council tenants and all Agreements and Charges with and to the Housing Associations.

 Ensure the relevant authority has been obtained prior to the completion of every transaction.

 Undertake correspondence relating to easements, boundaries, restrictive covenants etc., and consult as appropriate with Groups, other parties, barristers and solicitors on related matters.

To be an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and have a right of audience in all Proceedings in the County Court or be about to gain such a right of audience.

2. STATUTORY or ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

None

3. EXPERIENCE

Recent experience of advocacy in the County Court.

Recent experience of advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.

Experience of dealing with all aspects of commercial property work

Experience of dealing with all aspects of residential property work

Experience of working in Local Government

4. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to explain issues clearly, objectively and in a personable manner.

To express opinions and ideas in a logical and persuasive manner.

To debate legal points in a pragmatic and impartial way.

Advocacy skills.

Knowledge of Housing law.

Detailed knowledge of the Civil Court Procedures.

Knowledge of recent relevant legislation/government proposals

Ability to anticipate problems and find a solution to them.

5. COMPETENCIES

“Can do” positive attitude

Demonstrates a commitment to changing work practices and processes, and a willingness to try new ways of working or thinking.

Takes responsibility and delivers results

Adapts to changing demands to ensure that objectives are met, overcoming problems and making well considered decisions.

To work to tight deadlines.

Team working

Acts as a role model to others in the team, sharing knowledge and experience when necessary, whilst respecting and valuing the contribution other team members’ experiences can bring.

To work constructively and co-operatively with other members of staff at all levels.

Communication

Demonstrates well developed, listening, written and verbal communication skills; and the confidence to present reports and verbal accounts credibly to a variety of different audiences.

Customer Care

Develops contacts and relationships with customer/ client groups, regularly reviewing service delivery and taking responsibility to ensure quality service provision.

Takes ownership of personal development

Takes action to develop own and others’ capability and knowledge by promoting and supporting developmental opportunities to improve performance.