Principal Property Lawyer

Venn Group - London; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected local authority is looking for a Principal Property Lawyer for a locum position in the South East, offering hybrid working arrangements. This part-time role includes drafting property-related legal documents and advising on housing matters, targeting individuals with substantial experience in local authority settings.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of commercial property and housing law.
• Ability to work independently in a legal team.
• Experience with varied legal property caseloads in public sector.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and advising on commercial property matters.
• Supporting housing matters like Right to Buy and lease extensions.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders effectively.

Skills

Commercial property law

Housing law

Legal drafting

Stakeholder management

Job description

Locum Principal Property Lawyer – South East – £55–£60 umbrella per hour – Hybrid Working – Part-Time

• Principal Property Lawyer
• £55–£60 umbrella per hour (depending on experience)
• 3 months initially with strong likelihood of extension
• Part-time (26 hours per week)
• Local Authority in South East England
• Hybrid role – once-per-week office attendance, flexible days

Venn Group is working with a respected local authority in the South East in their search for a Principal Property Lawyer to join the legal team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape their experience toward future Principal Lawyer roles.

Duties/Responsibilities:
With the support of a Legal Assistant, this role involves:

• Drafting and advising on a range of commercial property matters including leases, lease extensions, wayleaves, and disposals
• Supporting housing matters such as Right to Buy, acquisitions, shared ownership, and lease extensions
• Attending the office once per week (including the monthly legal team meeting), with flexibility around specific days

Preferred experience:

• Strong working knowledge of commercial property and housing law within a local authority setting
• Ability to work independently while liaising effectively with internal stakeholders and support staff
• Experience handling varied legal property caseloads in a public sector context

If you are interested in this Principal Property Lawyer role in the South East area, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Principal Property Lawyer – South East England – £55–£60 umbrella per hour – Hybrid Working – Part-Time