Local Government South East
Senior Property Lawyer
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Full Time Permanent Winchester, Hampshire Posted 1 hour ago £53,460.00 - £59,944.00 / Year Closes: 4 September 2026
Website: Winchester City Council
Winchester City Council
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.
To apply, please click the ‘apply’ button above or please send your CV and covering letter to hrrecruitment@winchester.gov.uk.
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.
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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 demonstrable experience of providing legal advice and support in local authority or a comparable organization, 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
We offer an excellent package of benefits including:
- 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
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Contact Details For An Informal Discussion
Karen Murphy, Commercial Law Manager via email (KMurphy@winchester.gov.uk)
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to work in the Winchester District!
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