Senior Property Lawyer (ref: 1705)
Senior Property Lawyer (ref: 1705)
Company: Winchester City Council
Salary: £53,460 - £59,944
Hours: Full-time
Location: Winchester , SO23 9LJ
Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 15 Aug 2026
Closing date: 4 Sept 2026
Summary
Work Location: Winchester City Council Offices
Contract Type: Permanent/Full time (37 hours per week)
Closing Date: 4 September 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
Please note this role is eligible for a 10% market supplement, dependant on experience.
Winchester City Council is seeking a proactive Senior Property Lawyer to join our Legal Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide range of property matters that support the Council's strategic goals, including regeneration projects and affordable housing initiatives.
About us:
Working as the Senior Property Lawyer within our Legal Services department, you'll join a professional, friendly and inclusive team who are committed to providing an excellent service. We are employers who develop talent, encourage innovation and offer a supportive and flexible working environment.
What we are looking for:
You will be successful in the Senior Property Lawyer role if:
- You have an innovative and commercial approach to ensure the delivery of a high quality in-house legal service.
- You are able to work as part of a team, be flexible, enthusiastic and committed.
- You have demonstratable experience of providing legal advice and support in local authority or a comparable organisation, applying the legislation, guidelines, regulations, code of practice and industry standards.
- You have supported asset purchase and disposal, landlord and tenant issues, and affordable housing schemes.
Why Join Us:
- Hybrid-working (50% in the office, 50% at home - after first 3 weeks in office)
- Employer paid health cash plan
- Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes
- 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service
- 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements)
- Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
- Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride
- Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district
- Season Ticket loans
- Excellent working environment
- Support for continuous professional development
Contact details for an informal discussion:
Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager via email ([email protected])
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