Commercial Property Lawyer

Venn Group - London; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority legal service in London is seeking a Locum Commercial Property Lawyer for a 3-month contract with hybrid working. Responsibilities include managing a caseload of Commercial Property matters, providing legal advice, and drafting legal documents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Commercial Property law and government matters. The role offers an hourly rate of up to £55 and requires attendance at the office one day per week.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in Commercial Property law.
• Strong knowledge of local government law and public sector property matters.
• Experience in politically sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full caseload of Commercial Property matters.
• Provide proactive legal advice to officers and project teams.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents like leases and licenses.

Skills

Commercial Property law expertise

Public sector knowledge

Legal document drafting

Stakeholder management

Mentorship experience

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX

Job description

Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – London Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time

Venn Group is working with a well-regarded local authority legal shared service in North West London in their search for a Commercial Property Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial three-month contract.

Details:

Job Title: Commercial Property Lawyer

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

Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with a high likelihood of extension

Working Pattern: Full-time – 36 hours per week

Location: Local Authority in London

Office Attendance: 1 day per week required – more remote working considered

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handle a full caseload of Commercial Property matters, including complex and politically sensitive work
• Provide proactive, solution-focused legal advice to officers, members, and project teams
• Draft and negotiate legal documentation including leases, licenses, disposals, acquisitions, and development agreements
• Attend council meetings and advise in public forums as needed
• Supervise and support junior legal staff where appropriate
• Contribute to the development of the property team and wider legal department, including delivering training
• Ensure compliance with Lexcel and SRA standards, and uphold high client care standards

Preferred Experience:

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Fellow of CILEX with significant post-qualification experience in Commercial Property law
• Strong working knowledge of public sector property matters and local government law
• Experience advising in politically sensitive environments
• Familiarity with local authority governance and decision-making structures
• Confident drafting and negotiation of complex legal documents
• Comfortable with remote working and digital case management systems
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers (for senior applicants)

If you are interested in this Commercial Property Lawyer role in this London Local Authority, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to [e-mail] 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 – London Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time