Commercial Property Project Solicitor - Locum

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited is seeking a locum Commercial Property Solicitor for a fully remote role. The position offers a 6+ month contract with flexible hours (part-time or full-time) and a generous hourly rate of £55-£65 (umbrella).

The successful candidate will advise on commercial property matters, manage complex projects, and liaise with stakeholders to keep projects on track, while working autonomously within a supportive Legal Services team.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with practising certificate.
• Experience handling commercial property transactions and projects.
• Experience in the public sector is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Managing acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, investment work and development projects.
• Managing large-scale infrastructure projects alongside standard property work.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, assignments, variations and other property documents.
• Addressing title issues and property-related risk management.

Skills

Commercial property law

Stakeholder liaison

Autonomous work

Contract drafting

Job description

Commercial property project solicitor

Salary: £55-£65 p/h (umbrella)

Location: 100% remote

Hours: Part-time and full-time considered

Contract: Locum contract 6+ months

About the commercial property project solicitor role:

A forward-thinking Local Authority is seeking a qualified and confident lawyer to join their collaborative Legal Services team on a fully remote basis. This locum assignment is offered on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong likelihood of extension. You will work alongside a supportive team comprising three solicitors, reporting to the Managing Solicitor.

The successful candidate will manage an exciting, project-focused caseload. They will provide accurate commercial property legal advice, liaise with stakeholders to ensure project alignment, and possess the skills necessary to manage their work autonomously while maintaining an excellent standard of work.

Key responsibilities of the commercial property solicitor will include:

• Managing acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant matters, investment work and development projects
• Must be comfortable managing and supporting large-scale projects relating to infrastructure alongside standard projects
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences relating to Infrastructure projects, assignments, variations and other property documentation
• Title issues and property-related risk management

Desirable Skills and Requirements of a Locum Commercial Property Lawyer:

• Previous experience working in the public sector would be advantageous, but not essential
• Previous experience handling a range of commercial property transactions and property projects
• Adept at liaising with internal and external stakeholders in relation to project phases

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