Conveyancer-Locum

BCL Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in South Woodford, London, seeks a locum Lawyer to cover a maternity leave. The role requires a minimum of two years' experience in property law, and candidates with either commercial or residential property experience are welcome. This full-time position offers market salary and potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' property law experience required.
• Strong commitment to providing high-quality legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Handling residential sales and purchases.
• Conducting development work and secured lending.

Skills

Property law knowledge

Strong technical ability

Organizational skills

Client service orientation

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: South Woodford, London, E18

Terms: Full-time contract from December 2025 onwards for 6 months +, covering for a solicitor who is taking maternity leave. This is a locum role but for the right candidate there is the potential for a permanent position.

Salary: Market Salary, subject to experience.

About us

We are a dynamic boutique law firm specialising in all aspects of commercial and residential property. This small close-knit team is based in modern, spacious offices in South Woodford, London.

About the role

Commercial and / or residential property locum lawyer with a minimum of four total years' property law experience. The ideal candidate would have both commercial and residential property experience but a candidate with only one type of experience will still be considered.

Responsibilities

• Commercial lawyer hires:
• Landlord and Tenant work (including drafting and negotiating commercial leases)
• Commercial sales and purchases
• Development work
• Secured lending
• Residential lawyer hires:
• Residential sales and purchases
• Drafting and negotiating residential leases
• Residential 'management' work
• Secured lending

Candidate requirements

• Two years' previous property law experience is required (ideally more) with strong technical ability;
• Commitment to delivering high quality legal advice and service to clients;
• Disciplined and organised;