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Lead Lawyer - Commercial Property
Lead Lawyer – Commercial Property
City of Wolverhampton Council
About the Role
Join our award-winning Commercial Property Legal Team and help reshape Wolverhampton through groundbreaking regeneration projects. You’ll lead this exciting and impactful in-house legal team on high-profile transactions, land deals, and strategic property livelihoods that are transforming the city.
Job Title: Lead Lawyer – Commercial Property Grade: 9 Salary: £60,144 – £63,535 Hours: 37 per week (flexible workstyle) Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership: Guide and develop a high-performing team, fostering excellence and collaboration.
- Strategic Advice: Provide principal legal advice on:
- Complex commercial property transactions
- Major regeneration schemes
- High-value acquisitions, disposals, leases and development agreements
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with:
- Senior Council officers
- Members (Gas Council officials)
- Developers, funders and professional partners
- Innovative Solutions: Drive commercially-savvy legal strategies that contribute to city growth.
- Project & Team Management: Oversee a diverse caseload with proactive negotiation and bold negotiation processes.
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Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Legal Qualification: Qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with strong commercial property specialisation.
- Experience: Proven track record in leading or delivering:
- Land assembly, acquisitions
- Development projects (e.g., high-rise residential/office spaces/Mixed Use Development)
- Regeneration schemes.
- Essential Understanding: Good awareness of best value and subsidy control frameworks.
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strategic Thinker: Ability to deliver innovative legal solutions to enhance property portfolios and regeneration impact.
- Negotiation Expertise: Hands-on growth mindset with energetic and persuasive negotiation skills.
- Relationship Builder: Thrives on strong inter-personal skills to inspire confidence among external partners and internal stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
Career & Work-Life Balance
✅ Work on transformative regeneration and investment projects. ✅ Hybrid working option (2 days in office, flexi-time). ✅ Generous leave: 26–35 days + bank holidays. ✅ Local Government Pension Scheme. ✅ Free city-wide parking + Wellbeing benefits.
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Growth & Values
🌟 Part of a visionary Council with proven success in major development projects. 🤝 Commitment to a positive work environment, dedicated to inclusion, diversity, and work-life balance.
Diversity & Equality Commitment
The City of Wolverhampton Council is committed to representing the diverse Wolverhampton community. As a:
🔹 Disability Confident Employer – Accelerating fair recruitment practices for potential. 🏳️🏳️ Stonewall Gold Award Holder – Championing LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion. 🏆 RACE Quality Mark Holder – Actively promoting racial equity in employment. 🚀 Armed Forces Employment Champion – Supporting care leavers, ex-offenders fairly.
Guaranteed interview offered if your application meets core criteria.
Next Steps
📅 Closing Date: 19th July 2026 🗓 Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026 📧 Informal Chat: Contact: Mushtaq Ahmed-Khan at Mushtaq.AhmedKhan@wolverhampton.gov.uk
For job details, see: Job Description & Person Specification (attached)
NJC Pay Reward Update: Pay changes for 2026/27, currently under negotiation and set to apply from 1 April 2026.
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