Property Legal Officer – Temporary (3 months) – £22.36 per hour – London/Hybrid
Are you a skilled legal professional looking for an exciting short-term opportunity to apply your expertise in property law? A leading Local Authority is searching for a Property Legal Officer to provide essential support to their Planning and Property team at their West London office.

Why this role?

Make an Impact: Play a key role in shaping property-related legal decisions that affect communities.Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balance of office and remote work (2-3 days on-site in Hammersmith).Competitive Pay: £22.36 per hour with the opportunity to gain valuable local government experience.

What You'll Do:

As a Property Legal Officer, you’ll prepare key legal documents and provide expert legal advice across various areas, including: ✔ Right to Buy, lease extensions, and collective enfranchisement ✔ Licences for alterations, discount market sales, and private sector leasing ✔ Certificates of compliance, routine acquisitions, and registration procedures
You'll manage cases from start to finish, handling all matters from inception to post-completion while collaborating with clients and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For:

If you have legal expertise and a passion for property law, this could be the perfect role for you! The ideal candidate will have: ✅ A Law degree or equivalent qualification ✅ Knowledge in some of the areas listed above, with a willingness to expand expertise ✅ Local government experience (preferred but not essential) ✅ An understanding of Local Government law and a desire to develop skills in Planning, Highways, or Licensing ✅ Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal ✅ Strong organizational abilities – able to prioritize and work independently
If you're ready to contribute your skills in a meaningful way, apply today! Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.