Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – 3–4 Days per Week – Fully Remote – Initial 3 Months+ – £55-60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Commercial Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Council in the Midlands on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive legal team handling a varied commercial property caseload.
The Role:
Position: Locum Commercial Property Lawyer
Working Arrangement: 3–4 days per week, fully remote with attendance required on the first day to collect IT equipment and complete the onboarding process in person
Duration: Initial 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
Rate: £55-60 Umbrella
Start: 2-3 weeks time
Key Responsibilities:
Advising on the sale and purchase of commercial buildings
Handling the sale and purchase of land for development, including development agreements, option agreements and overage agreements
Drafting and negotiating agreements for lease and leases of whole and part of commercial properties
Preparing bespoke transfers of public open space
Drafting wayleaves and easements across multiple titles
Undertaking Land Registry searches and producing reports on complex titles
Completing SDLT returns for client approval
Managing complex Land Registry applications
Requirements:
Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive
Significant experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters
Previous Local Authority experience is essential for this role
Ability to manage a varied caseload independently with minimal supervision
Availability to attend the Council's offices on the first day to complete the mandatory onboarding process and collect equipment
Job Reference: J96951
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916 438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every candidate. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – 3–4 Days per Week – Fully Remote – Initial 3 Months+ – £55-60 per hour Umbrella
