Overview

Lawyer Property Team – x2 Roles available at Brighton & Hove City Council / Sussex Law Society. We are recruiting two Property Lawyer roles within the Directorate- Governance & Law located in Hove. Salary: £38,626 – £49,764 plus £8,000 Market Supplement. Permanent and Fixed Term options available.

Responsibilities

• Support the Council’s housing buyback and development programmes, its regeneration schemes and transactions to implement the Council’s Asset Management Strategy
• Carry out property transactions to maximise the Council’s property portfolio income
• Contribute to projects such as Sea Lanes Outdoor Swimming Pool, Kingsway to the Sea redevelopment, and acquisition of large new-build apartment blocks for the Housing Strategy
• Assist with a busy, public sector property practice within a supportive property legal team

What we are looking for

• Qualified lawyer (barrister, solicitor or legal executive in England & Wales) with relevant commercial/development and residential conveyancing experience
• Excellent client care and communication skills, a positive attitude and willingness to develop in the role
• Public sector work experience is desirable but not essential

Employment type & hours

• Permanent – Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (minimum 28 hours per week)
• Fixed Term Contract for 2 years – Full Time (37 hours per week) or Part Time (minimum 28 hours per week)

Location

Hove, East Sussex

Interview process

Interviews – Thursday 10th or Friday 11th July 2025

How to apply / contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Bassett – Senior Property Lawyer (hannah.bassett@brighton-hove.gov.uk)

About The Role

We are recruiting to two Property Lawyer roles to support high-profile projects and the Council’s Housing and Asset Management objectives. Public sector work experience is desirable but not essential. The Legal Services team is recognised by Lexcel as an excellent, well-led service with award successes, including the 2024 LLG Legal Team of the Year.

Benefits & inclusion

Comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements, a local government pension, annual leave (plus bank holidays) and employee discount benefits. We take diversity and inclusivity seriously and aim to reflect the community we represent. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Job ad details

Job reference: orbis/TP/360190/45110

Job location: East Sussex / Brighton & Hove / Hove

Qualifications / seniority

• Entry level

Job function

• Legal
• Industries: Legal Services

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