Locum Commercial Property Solicitor

Venn Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Locum Commercial Property Solicitor to assist a Local Authority on large strategic projects. This remote position offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £60 for an initial duration of 3 months, with potential for extension. The role involves advising on educational aspects of strategic projects and supporting senior leadership across the Council.

Qualifications

• Experience in Public Sector is essential.
• Ability to work independently, providing expert legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on large strategic projects and new schools related to the school estate.
• Lead on the completion of Academy conversions and associated property work.
• Provide general advice on lease licenses and easements.

Skills

Public Sector experience

Independent legal advice

Job description

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Locum Commercial Property Solicitor – Remote – Up to £60 per hour (umbrella) – 3+ months - Midlands

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a Local Authority who are seeking an experienced Locum Commercial Property Solicitor to advise on large strategic projects.

Role Overview:

Position: Locum Commercial Property Solicitor

Contract Length: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on large strategic projects, new schools, and property portfolio primarily in relation to the school estate, reporting to the Director of Children’s Services
• Advising on the educational aspects of the S106 agreement, CPO, and strategic planning issues, in addition to complex site assembly, land acquisition, subsidy control, and wider public infrastructure to allow the Council to facilitate new school development and exercise good governance
• Lead on the completion of Academy conversions and associated property work facilitating a streamlined process.
• Support Senior Leadership in the administration of the workstream across the Council
• Advise on the expiry process in relation to the Council’s PFI schools, including providing strategic advice to manage efficiently, alongside liaising with the wider project team, contract review arrangements and associated work
• Provide general advice on lease licences and easements and other commercial property matters as required

Requirements:

• Public Sector experience is essential
• Ability to work independently, providing expert legal advice