Property Lawyer

CRA ConsultingStockportreedpublished 09/17/2026

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Stockport Location: Stockport / Hybrid Rate: £50-£60 per hour Contract: 12 months Working: Hybrid - Stockport and remote working

CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for an experienced Property Lawyer to join the Legal and Democratic Services team at a local authority based in stockport on an initial 12-month locum contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-regarded and forward-thinking Property Team, supporting the Council on a varied range of high-profile projects alongside day-to-day estate management matters.

The Role:

Advising the Council on a broad range of property matters
Handling acquisitions and disposals
Asset management and estate management work
Advising on complex land transactions
Working closely with client departments, Members and other stakeholders
Contributing to the team's precedents and internal knowledge
Supporting wider legal work depending on experience

About You:

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
Minimum 3 years' PQE
Strong hands-on real estate/property experience
Experience of acquisitions, disposals and asset management
Local Authority experience would be advantageous but is not essential
Commercial, pragmatic and able to manage a varied caseload
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Stockport Council offers a supportive and flexible working environment, with the opportunity to work on interesting and complex property matters within a sizeable in-house Legal team.

£50-£60 per hour | 12-month contract | Hybrid working

If you are a Property Lawyer considering your next locum opportunity, please get in touch with Umar Tawil at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.

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