Project Lawyer (Legal)

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon. The role will require access to documents stored in our head office so the majority of the role will need to be undertaken in the office, although there will be an opportunity to work from home on an occasional basis. We offer a good work/life balance and we can be flexible about setting a working pattern which fits your personal circumstances.
What you'll be doing:As a Project Lawyer you will provide legal support to a specific Trust project. You will work closely with a project team, consisting of other lawyers, an estate manager, a project manager and other Trust staff as relevant from time to time. This role will involve helping us to roll out a series of leases and other supplementary documents for a specific project. You will undertake title due diligence and preparation of leases for the project and you will assist project teams with any queries which arise.
As part of your role, you may be asked to provide legal support to other projects and other members of the legal team and to share the knowledge gained in working on projects with other team members. Our work often requires a practical solution or giving help in evaluating risks and opportunities, but you'll be supported in a friendly and collaborative legal team.
Who we're looking forYou can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached.
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We are looking for a Project Lawyer with property law experience to join our Legal and Governance Directorate on part time basis (19-22.5 hours per week) for a fixed term of 18 months.,

• a recognised professional legal qualification in English and Welsh Law and be able to demonstrate experience gained in practice in property law including an understanding of title deeds and property ownership.



• ability to pick up matters quickly and work equally well both individually and as part of a team



• a preparedness to delve into new areas of law and practice with which you are not familiar



• first class communication skills, both on paper and in person



• an attention to detail



• the ability to work well under pressure



• ability to manage workload effectively to meet project deadlines



• a positive and enthusiastic approach to your work
  
  This role may be of interest to someone looking to branch out in into the charitable sector or someone returning to the legal profession after a period away from work.

What it's like to work here:Working as part of a large in-house team for a charity provides new opportunities, job satisfaction and a real sense of contributing to a cause you believe in. You will find yourself working with supportive colleagues who are prepared to help, and you will have access to a range of legal resources. Attitude and commitment to the Trust and the charitable sector are just as important as your experience or background.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary



• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)



• Tax-free childcare scheme



• Rental deposit loan scheme



• Season ticket loan



• EV car lease scheme



• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts



• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.



• Flexible working whenever possible



• Employee assistance programme



• Free parking at most Trust places


Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (19 hrs pw to 08/02/26)