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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy Local Authority in Southwest England, are looking for an experienced Legal Adviser to join their team and play a crucial role in their property & contracts operations. 

Position: Legal Adviser
Rate: £31.86 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract: Temporary (3-6 Months) Likely Extension
Working Arrangement: 1 day in the office 

Job Purpose: 

Estimation of around 400 parcels of land to be transferred.

• Transfers of whole and part.
• Investigating title and have knowledge and experience of property related matters, for example, covenants, easements, reservations, and the grant of new rights.
• Drafting, amending and agreement of transfers and other legal property documents including selecting and adapting the right precedents or drafting from new.
• Knowledge and experience of s.106 Agreements - areas of open space may have transferred to the Council under such agreements.
• May be required to undertake other property matters such as acquisitions, leases, licences, and landlord and tenant matters.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• At least 1 year experience within a Legal Adviser role or equivalent.
• Experience of working in local government legal practice.
• An experienced property lawyer – either a person admitted as a solicitor or Fellow Chartered Legal Executive.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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