Property Lawyer
Essential Employment
London · posted 15 August 2026
Salary
£40.81 – £55 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
London, City of London
Category
Legal
Property Lawyer needed in South East London Paying £40.81 per hr ref 135286 Full time hours on a temporarybasis Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of complex property matters from instruction through to completion.
The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Provide legal advice on acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and other property-related transactions.
Draft, review, negotiate, and complete a wide range of legal documentation, including contracts, leases, transfers, deeds, licences, and agreements.
Support regeneration, development, and infrastructure projects through the provision of specialist property law advice.
Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, assignments, variations, and enforcement issues.
Conduct legal due diligence and investigate title issues, identifying and managing associated risks.
Instruct and manage external counsel, consultants, and specialist advisers where required.
Negotiate effectively with developers, solicitors, agents, stakeholders, and other third parties to secure favourable outcomes.
Prepare reports, legal opinions, and briefing notes for senior management and decision-makers.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Support strategic projects and contribute to service improvements and best practice initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and case management information.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV toquoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. xwzovoh
Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared
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The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.
Provide legal advice on acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences, easements, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and other property-related transactions.
Draft, review, negotiate, and complete a wide range of legal documentation, including contracts, leases, transfers, deeds, licences, and agreements.
Support regeneration, development, and infrastructure projects through the provision of specialist property law advice.
Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals, assignments, variations, and enforcement issues.
Conduct legal due diligence and investigate title issues, identifying and managing associated risks.
Instruct and manage external counsel, consultants, and specialist advisers where required.
Negotiate effectively with developers, solicitors, agents, stakeholders, and other third parties to secure favourable outcomes.
Prepare reports, legal opinions, and briefing notes for senior management and decision-makers.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Support strategic projects and contribute to service improvements and best practice initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and case management information.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV toquoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. xwzovoh
Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared