Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a West London Borough Council whoa re seeking a Legal Officer to join their team on a contract basis. Please find below further details with regards to this position.

ROLE: Legal Officer (Planning and Property)
LOCATION: West London / hybrid (1 day pw in the office)
CONTRACT: 3 month with possibility of
RATE: £25.00 to £30.00 per hour (LTD)

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare legal documents and advise on Right to Buy, Lease extensions, and property transactions.
• To assist Homebuy and Property Compliance teams, ensuring the efficient delivery of council objectives.
• Manage the creation and discharge of mortgages.
• Assist with compulsory purchase orders and provide training to junior team members.
• Ensure high-quality work and regular client communication.

Skills & Experience:

• A law degree (LPC / LLM / LLB) or relevant working experience would be essential for this position
• Case experience of Right to Buy, Lease extensions and property transactions would be essential
• Previous experience of working at a local authority would also be essential for this position
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

If this Legal Officer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.