Property Lawyer

Venn Group - London; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a locum Property Lawyer to join their small legal team in Kent on an initial three-month contract with chances for extension. The role involves managing a range of property matters, including transactions and legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have practitioner-level experience in local authority property work and possess strong drafting and negotiation skills. This position offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a broad caseload independently.
• Ability to work within a small team environment.
• Strong understanding of local authority property matters.

Responsibilities

• Act on a broad range of property matters including acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related contracts and documentation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on property transactions and legal matters.

Skills

Strong practitioner-level experience in local authority property work

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Advisory skills

Job description

Property Lawyer – Kent Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time

Venn Group is currently working with a Kent local authority to recruit a locum Property Lawyer on an initial three-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic legal team, handling a broad range of property matters within the local authority.

Details:
Job Title: Property Lawyer
Hourly Rate: Competitive umbrella rate (negotiable depending on experience)
Length of Contract: 3 months initially with a high possibility for further extension
Working Pattern: Full-time – 36 hours per week
Location: Kent
Office attendance: Hybrid or fully remote

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Acting on a broad range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, and leasehold issues
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property-related contracts and documentation
• Advising internal stakeholders on property transactions and related legal matters
• Managing a varied caseload independently while contributing to the small legal team
• Providing pragmatic, commercially aware advice within the local government context

Preferred experience:

• Strong practitioner-level experience in local authority property work
• Ability to manage a broad caseload and work independently
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
• Previous experience in a small team environment desirable

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.