Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

We are a forward-thinking, modern authority known for our strong financial management. We are ambitious and encourage our employees to be bold and innovative in their work. We have a large in-house corporate legal team consisting of lawyers, trainees, and support staff with a key focus on staff training, retention, and progression.

Role

We are looking for an experienced solicitor/fellow of CILEX to join our busy commercial property team, which undertakes a varied caseload of commercial property transactions and complex projects for all Council departments and external clients. All staff in legal services are currently required to attend our offices in Stafford at least once a week or more frequently if there is a business need. Please note while the job title in this advert is Senior Commercial Property Lawyer, the job description for this role is entitled Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive/Barrister (Level 1) - Property.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing complex legal advice to clients on a variety of commercial property transactions, including sales, purchases, leases, development agreements (including those for new schools, highways, and healthcare facilities), compulsory purchase, option agreements, overage, and lockout agreements.
• Advising on draft Cabinet and Committee reports and attending meetings where required.
• Supervising junior staff members and delivering training where necessary.
• Adhering to the Legal Services Unit's LEXCEL quality standards.
• Contributing to Staffordshire Legal Services' marketing and selling services.

The Ideal Candidate

We seek a qualified Solicitor/fellow of CILEX or Barrister with proven commercial property experience, either in the public sector or private practice, who resides within a commutable distance of Stafford.

We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

If you have queries regarding this role, please contact Mair Young at or or Vanessa Rigby at or .

Interview date: 12 August 2025.

Our Recruitment Process

We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you'll bring to the role.

About Staffordshire County Council

We are no ordinary county council. Our values are at the heart of our organisation, created through colleague feedback and best practices. They reflect our community spirit, ambition, and focus on a better future. We take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people.

Our benefits include access to our rewards and benefits program, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. We offer a guaranteed interview for applicants meeting the minimum criteria, supporting our commitments to inclusivity and community support.