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Reading Borough Council

£50,269 - £56,730 per annum Full Time (37 Hours per Week) - Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Lawyer with expertise in residential property to join the Corporate Legal Team. Readings Legal Services department includes our highly regarded internal Corporate Legal Team, which provides legal advice and support across a wide range of Council functions, including to the Property and Assets Management team.

We welcome applications from the widest pool of talent, as diversity and inclusion are key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. We offer flexible working patterns and a hybrid working environment, combining office-based work in central Reading with homeworking, tailored to the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

Be part of a team of specialist lawyers and paralegals, overseen by our strategic lead. Legal Services aims to provide the Council and its partners with the highest quality professional legal advice and representation, enabling them to run their organisations effectively and serve our community.

Support the transfer of housing stock from Homes for Reading into the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).

Advise and support Council departments on a range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development and regeneration projects, and landlord and tenant issues.

Be able to manage a mixed property caseload and support junior colleagues.

About You

Fully qualified solicitor, barrister, or CILEX lawyer with significant post-qualification experience to support the Property Team within the Corporate Legal Team.

Have sound knowledge and experience of residential property law and practice (preferably within local government or the public sector).

Be able to meet tight deadlines, remain calm under pressure, and commit to learning and development goals.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Experience with case management systems and electronic research tools; be administratively self-sufficient.

Our Offer

Flexible working patterns and a hybrid working environment, combining office-based work in central Reading with homeworking, tailored to the needs of the service.

Generous holiday entitlement 25 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years service, with the option to buy additional leave.

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Life Assurance three times your annual salary (for LGPS members).

On-site day nursery (Kennet Day Nursery), rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Season Ticket Loan to help with travel costs.

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme includes insurance, servicing, and road tax.

How to ApplyFor more information, please contact Jonathan Treherne (Strategic Lead Corporate Law) or Shaidah Ramzan (Legal Services Manager). Closing date: 7 September 2025. To apply, please click on the ''Enquire/Apply'' button below.

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Job ID: 36524 • Practice Area(s): Property • Location: Berkshire, South-East (exc London) • Role: Qualified Lawyer • Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract ..... full job details .....