Locum Conveyancing Lawyer/Legal Officer – West Midlands – Full Time – Initial 3+ months – Up to £50 per hour umbrella
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Locum Conveyancing Lawyer/Legal Officer to join a Local Authority in the West Midlands on an interim basis. This is an opportunity to work with a friendly and established Local Authority on a project around researching archived deeds.
 
Role Details:

• Working Arrangement: Full-time, with Office Attendance required due to nature of work
• Rate: Up to £50 per hour umbrella
• Start: As soon as possible

 
Role Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and researching archived title deeds to determine whether historic land or property assets were formally gifted to the Authority
• Analysing historical legal documentation to verify ownership, transfer history, and the legal basis of gifted property interests
• Preparing documentation and submissions to register gifted land or property with the Charity Commission for England and Wales
• Managing applications for title registration with HM Land Registry, including compiling supporting evidence and completing relevant forms
• Liaising with internal departments and external bodies to obtain information required to confirm property ownership and charitable status of assets
• Ensuring compliance with charity and property law requirements when formalising the registration of gifted assets
• Maintaining accurate records of deeds, registrations, and supporting documentation

 
Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) or Legal Officer/Senior Paralegal with significant experience in Property Law
• Working independently to manage the review process and providing clear, structured updates on findings, data progress, and registration status to relevant stakeholders.

 
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com
 
Job Reference:  J94562
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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Locum Conveyancing Lawyer – West Midlands – Full Time – Initial 3+ months – Up to £50 per hour umbrella