Principle/Senior Property Lawyer

Overview

Job Title: Locum Senior Commercial Property Lawyer & Principal Commercial Property Lawyer
Location: London Borough - Hybrid (min. 1 day/week in office)
Contract: 3 months initially, likely extension
Hours: Full-time
Rate: Competitive - DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two experienced Locum Commercial Property Lawyers to join a forward-thinking London Borough legal team, one at Senior level and one at Principal level with line management responsibilities.

Working in a small but growing department, you'll handle a varied caseload of both complex and routine commercial property matters, advising senior council members and contributing to high-profile local projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex and routine commercial property transactions and advisory work.
• Draft and advise on cabinet and committee reports.
• Provide clear, practical advice to senior council members, including the Head of Legal and Operational Director of Legal.
• (Principal role) Line manage and mentor 2-3 junior lawyers, fostering their professional development.
• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister (including non-practising), or CILEX Lawyer.
• Proven experience operating at senior/principal level within public sector commercial property law.
• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Confident communicator, capable of advising at senior levels.
• (Principal role) Demonstrated line management experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister (including non-practising), or CILEX Lawyer.
• Proven experience operating at senior/principal level within public sector commercial property law.
• Strong drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Confident communicator, capable of advising at senior levels.
• (Principal role) Demonstrated line management experience.

Contract & Working Arrangements

Initial 3-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension

Hybrid working - minimum 1 day/week in office (within M25).

Competitive hourly rate

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If you are an experienced public sector commercial property lawyer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your CV to or call Georgia on for a confidential conversation.