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Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

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Job ID:

39278

Practice Area(s):

Property

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

08.05.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
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Job Description:

Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – South East Local Authority  
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an exciting opportunity to support a busy and established Local Government legal team.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, monthly office attendance  
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial leases with charities with complex service change and rent review arrangements for a newly refurbished multi-let buildings
  • Deal with reports on title for registered and unregistered property
  • Handle high-value purchases of commercial properties
  • Deal with leases of reversion with complex rent arrangements
  • Manage wayleaves, licences to alter (major and minor works), deeds of dedication, deeds of covenant and easements
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Commercial Property Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is highly desirable
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams
 
Job Reference: J95219
 
For further information or to apply for the role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or via email at 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 applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, them please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – South East Local Authority  
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Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

39278

Practice Area(s):

Property

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

08.05.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – South East Local Authority  
 
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for a Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an exciting opportunity to support a busy and established Local Government legal team.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, monthly office attendance  
Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Drafting, negotiating, and completing commercial leases with charities with complex service change and rent review arrangements for a newly refurbished multi-let buildings
  • Deal with reports on title for registered and unregistered property
  • Handle high-value purchases of commercial properties
  • Deal with leases of reversion with complex rent arrangements
  • Manage wayleaves, licences to alter (major and minor works), deeds of dedication, deeds of covenant and easements
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Commercial Property Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is highly desirable
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams
 
Job Reference: J95219
 
For further information or to apply for the role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or via email at 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 applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, them please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £60 per hour umbrella – South East Local Authority