transforming legal services in the public sector

Senior Lawyer (Property and Housing)

8 August 2025 | Category

Location – Shefford, Northampton or Huntingdon (although travel to other offices may be required)

Contract Type Permanent – Full Time (37 hours) or a minimum of 30 hours per week

Salary Range – £50,790.00 – £58,168.75

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • To act as a legal advisor to the client organisations in regeneration, commercial property and other corporate or constitutional and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations and to protect the best interests of the client organisations.
  • Preparing, negotiating and advising on all aspects relating to regeneration projects and commercial property work.
  • Advising and negotiating on projects involving multiple agencies and client interests, including the third sector and charitable organisations.
  • Act as a source of legal advice and support to any of the client Committees and Directorates as directed to cover the absence of colleagues.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job. In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.

For a copy of the Full Job Description. please click here. 

Pathfinder Legal Benefits

  • Local Government Pensions Scheme – considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
  • Flexible working arrangements – we offer flexible hours and hybrid working which allows for remote working but we also require regular office attendance with the aim to give everyone a balanced work/life ratio.
  • Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
  • An exceptional Employee Assistance Program which helps supports employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues.
  • Cycle To Work scheme.
  • A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 25 days, rising on 5 and 10 years service, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave.

To apply for this position please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the Person Specification to recruitment@pathfinderlegal.co.uk. When applying, please quote reference ‘PRO-030’

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th September @ midday