Commercial Property Lawyer

Locum Commercial Property Lawyer - Local Authority in the South East - Remote - Full Time
Venn Group is working with a well-regarded local authority in the South East in their search for a Commercial Property Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract.

Details:

Job Title: Commercial Property Lawyer

Hourly Rate: £55 to £65 umbrella per hour (flexible for the right candidate)

Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension

Working Pattern: Full-time - 36 hours per week

Location: Local Authority in the South East

Remote working

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Advise on a broad range of commercial property matters, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, and landlord/tenant work
• Act as the sole commercial property lawyer, providing expert advice across the authority
• Support the council's regeneration and asset management programmes
• Draft and negotiate a range of complex property documents
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and provide pragmatic legal solutions

Preferred Experience:

• Extensive experience in commercial property law, ideally within the public sector
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and communication skills
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
• Understanding of public sector governance and procurement frameworks
• Comfortable working remotely in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in this Commercial Property Lawyer role with this South East Local Authority, please contact the London office on , or email your CV to , 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 - Local Authority in the South East - Mostly Remote - Full Time