Job Introduction
Lead Lawyer – Commercial Property
Join our award‑winning Commercial Property Legal Team
Salary: £60,144 – £63,535 (Grade 9)
Hours: 37 per week (flexible workstyle)
Contract: Permanent, Full‑Time
Are you a commercial property lawyer who thrives on big projects, bold regeneration ambitions, and work that genuinely reshapes a city? This is your chance to lead one of the most respected and award‑winning in‑house commercial property teams in local government.
At the City of Wolverhampton Council, our Commercial Property Legal Team is at the heart of major regeneration schemes, landmark developments and high‑value strategic property work that is transforming the city. We’re growing—fast—and we’re looking for a talented Lead Lawyer to join us.
What you’ll do
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A leader who can use their own knowledge and skills to develop others
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Lead a high‑performing team delivering[JA1]
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Act as principal legal advisor on high-profile and complex commercial property transactions and city‑shaping schemes.
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Work closely with senior officers, Members, developers, funders and professional partners.
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Drive forward innovative and commercially‑savvy legal solutions that unlock growth.
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Manage a diverse caseload spanning acquisitions, disposals, leases, development agreements and strategic land matters.
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Champion excellence, professional development and a collaborative team culture.
What we’re looking for
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A qualified solicitor/barrister/legal executive with strong commercial property expertise.
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Experience of leading or delivering major property, development including land assembly for or regeneration projects as well awareness of the wider issues such as best value and subsidy control
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A confident negotiator with good judgement and a pragmatic, solution‑focused approach.
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Someone who builds strong relationships and inspires confidence across the Council and with external partners.
Why join us?
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Work on some of the most exciting regeneration and investment projects in the region.
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Hybrid working (2 days in office) and flexi‑time.
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Generous leave (26–35 days + bank holidays).
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Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Free city‑wide parking and wellbeing benefits.
Be part of a council with ambition. Be part of a team delivering real impact. Be part of Wolverhampton’s future.
This post is subject to a satisfactory standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Application closing date:19th July 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 27th July 2026
Interested?
Contact Mushtaq Ahmed‑Khan at [email protected] for an informal chat.
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
NJC Pay Reward for 2026/2027:
The annual pay increases for 2026/27 for NJC Local Government Employees are currently being negotiated and, once agreed, will be effective from 1 April 2026.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.
Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here
Employment Information & Support
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