Locum Principal Property Lawyer

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

Job summary

A respected public sector organisation in the East of England is seeking an experienced Locum Principal Property Lawyer. This role involves managing complex legal matters, providing expert advice on commercial property issues, and overseeing legal service providers. The position offers a remote working arrangement and competitive pay of up to £60 per hour. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in commercial property law and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commercial property law within a public sector or comparable environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex caseloads to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice on commercial property matters.
• Manage a challenging caseload and provide legal support to senior stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in negotiations on commercial property issues.
• Advise Council Committees and internal directorates.
• Oversee external legal service providers.
• Lead service development initiatives for legal services.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation.
• Contribute to business development efforts for the legal team.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial property law expertise

Caseload management

Job description

Locum Principal Property Lawyer – Public Sector Organisation – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella – Initial 6 months+ - Remote Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Principal Property Lawyer to join a respected public sector organisation in the East of England. This is a fantastic role for an individual with strong expertise in commercial property law and the ability to manage complex legal matters independently.

Location: East of England
Rate: Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Full-time (37 hours) or Part-time (minimum 30 hours)

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert legal advice on commercial property matters, as well as other corporate, constitutional, or administrative legal issues.
• Manage a challenging caseload, providing high-quality, well-researched legal support to senior stakeholders, including Directors and Elected Members.
• Represent the organisation in negotiations with external parties on commercial property issues.
• Advise and support Council Committees and internal directorates as required.
• Oversee and manage external legal service providers, ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery.
• Lead on service development initiatives, enhancing legal services to better meet client needs.
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation, ensuring client-focused service delivery.
• Actively contribute to business development efforts to raise the profile of the legal team and its services.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Demonstrable experience in commercial property law within a public sector or comparable environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to handle complex caseloads to tight deadlines.
• Experience managing and supervising external legal partners.

If you have the relevant experience and would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Ebby Vallance or Phoebe Maries on 07441 916438 or email [e-mail].

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and agency and encourages applications from all applicants.