Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – London Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time
Venn Group is working with a well-regarded local authority legal shared service in North West London in their search for a Commercial Property Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial three-month contract.
Details:
Job Title: Commercial Property Lawyer
Hourly Rate: Up to £55 per hour umbrella (flexible for the right candidate)
Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with a high likelihood of extension
Working Pattern: Full-time – 36 hours per week
Location: Local Authority in London
Office Attendance: 1 day per week required – more remote working considered
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handle a full caseload of Commercial Property matters, including complex and politically sensitive work
• Provide proactive, solution-focused legal advice to officers, members, and project teams
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation including leases, licenses, disposals, acquisitions, and development agreements
• Attend council meetings and advise in public forums as needed
• Supervise and support junior legal staff where appropriate
• Contribute to the development of the property team and wider legal department, including delivering training
• Ensure compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards, and uphold high client care standards

Preferred Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with significant post-qualification experience in Commercial Property law
• Strong working knowledge of public sector property matters and local government law
• Experience advising in politically sensitive environments
• Familiarity with local authority governance and decision-making structures
• Confident drafting and negotiation of complex legal documents
• Comfortable with remote working and digital case management systems
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers (for senior applicants)

If you are interested in this Commercial Property Lawyer role in this London Local Authority, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of our team will get back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – London Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time