Locum Property Lawyer

Venn Group, Birmingham; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Job summary

Venn Group's Public Sector Legal team is recruiting a Locum Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority on an interim basis, with remote working and an umbrella rate of up to £55 per hour. The role offers an immediate start for a candidate with strong property law experience.

You will draft, review and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, and related documents, advise on landlord and tenant matters and property due diligence, and manage a varied caseload while working independently with

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive with experience of Property Law.
• Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to the Council on a broad range of property matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, easements, acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, regeneration and development projects.
• Undertake property due diligence, including title searches, covenant and easements.
• Identify and manage leak risks, ensuring transactions comply with legislation and governance.
• Manage a varied caseload and provide timely, accurate legal advice.

Skills

Property Law

Education

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent)

Job description

Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per Umbrella – ASAP Start

Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and established legal team.

Role Details

• Position: Locum Property Lawyer
• Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working
• Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
• Rate: Up to £55 per hour umbrella
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties may include:

• Provided expert legal advice to the Council on a broad range of property matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, easements, acquisitions, disposals, and other related matters
• Advise on landlord and tenant matters, regeneration, and development projects
• Undertake property due diligence, including title, searches, covenant, easements, and other legal matters
• Identify and manage leak risks, ensuring transactions comply with relevant legislation, Council procedures, and governance requirements
• Manage a varied caseload effectively, and provide timely and accurate legal advice

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Property Law
• Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams

Job Reference: J98141

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

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