Description
The City of London Corporation seeks a Principal Lawyer (Charity & Property) to join the Public and Corporate Law Division of the Comptroller & City Solicitor’s Department.
The successful applicant will be a qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in property law with an understanding of charities.
The advertised role will be predominantly focussed on complex property research and advice relating to Bridge House Estates and 10 Open Spaces charities in and around London, including Hampstead Heath and Epping Forest.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining and updating property acquisition and title records for Bridge House Estates
- Providing advice on an ad hoc basis in respect of individual properties and property issues for the Corporation
- Conducting in-depth research and analysis of varied historic and modern property and constitutional records, including statute
- Working closely with the Property Law Division within the Department, and with client Departments including City Bridge Foundation and the City Surveyor’s Department
Requirements:
- Qualified Barrister, Solicitor or Legal Executive
- Minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in property law with an understanding of charities
- Computer literacy, excellent research and communication skills
- Ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice at pace
The salary for this role is £70,680 - £80,100 per year, plus a Market Forces Supplement of up to £11,281 per annum.
If you would like further information or an informal discussion, please contact Anne Pietsch at anne.pietsch@cityoflondon.gov.uk.