Solicitor (entry level) WCR 3 MID
City of Westminster Council
Role
Who You Are
We are seeking a dedicated Commercial Property Lawyer to join Westminster City Council for a maternity cover position. You will bring expertise in providing legal services in the commercial property sector, particularly within the context of local government. Your role is crucial to ensure the continued high-quality legal support and advice for both Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. You should be enthusiastic, problem-solving, and capable of maintaining composure in a high-pressure work environment.
What the job involves
As a Commercial Property Lawyer, you will provide specialist legal advice on a variety of commercial property transactions, acting as a critical legal advisor to both councils. You will manage and develop an existing caseload, draft and review property-related documents, and ensure compliance with local authority regulations. Your role will involve working collaboratively with a wider legal team on cross-disciplinary cases to support comprehensive legal service operations.
Skills
- Qualified Solicitor or CiLEX Executive
- Expertise in local government commercial property matters
- Experience in commercial property transactions
- Strong drafting and legal reporting skills
- Client relationship management
- Collaborative working within a legal team
- Problem-solving and composure under pressure