Commercial Property Lawyer

Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join a local authority on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will manage a varied and complex caseload of local authority commercial property matters, providing advice and support across the full range of property transactions, excluding routine residential work.

Office attendance required: 1 day per week.

Location: South London

Contract: 3 months with possibility of extension

Rate: £55ph umbrella / £48.18ph PAYE inc. / £42.99ph PAYE exc. holiday pay

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters, including sales, purchases, leases and licences.
• Advising on commercial property asset management and transactions.
• Handling complex land title matters and associated legal issues.
• Applying relevant property legislation and providing practical legal advice.
• Supporting the wider legal service across five local authority boroughs.

Role Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or experienced Legal Executive.
• Demonstrable experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Previous local authority experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of land titles, property transactions and relevant legislation.

Referral reward: a successful recommendation would be worth £200.