Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Locum) in Basildon. This role offers flexible working hours and a competitive rate of up to £58 per hour. You will manage property matters for a local authority, needing 3+ years PQE and an active practising certificate. The opportunity allows for remote work, fostering a collaborative environment within a well-regarded legal department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with an active practising certificate in England and Wales.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE in commercial property law.
• Strong understanding of local authority legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex and varied caseload of local authority property matters.
• Draft and negotiate leases, licences, and legal documentation.
• Provide legal advice on council-owned assets.

Skills

Commercial property law

Negotiation

Autonomous work

Legal documentation drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor with active practising certificate

3+ years' PQE in commercial property

Job description

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Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, Basildon

Client:

Panoramic Associates

Location:

Basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

Job Description:

Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Locum) - Up to £58/hr - Remote - South East

Panoramic Associates is working with a South East-based local authority seeking to appoint a Locum Principal Property Solicitor to join their legal services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact position within a collaborative and well-regarded legal department.

• Role: Principal Property Solicitor (Locum)
• Rate: up to £58 per hour (DOE, umbrella)
• Contract: Initial 3 months, rolling
• Hours: 26-37 hours per week (flexible, part-time or full-time)
• Working Pattern: Can be offered remote
• Start Date: ASAP - ideally within the next 2-3 weeks

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex and varied caseload of local authority property matters independently
• Draft and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, agreements, and other legal documentation
• Handle commercial lease management, property disposals, appropriations, and development agreements
• Provide legal advice on council-owned assets, including housing stock, charitable property, and community-use sites
• Deal with CPSC inquiries and assist in matters under s123 of the Local Government Act 1972
• Support colleagues across the property legal team

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Solicitor with an active practising certificate in England and Wales
• 3+ years' PQE in commercial property
• Strong understanding of local authority legal frameworks, including the Local Government Act
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise a busy caseload with minimal supervision

? Interested? If you want to discuss the role and day-to-day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or contact Georgia Macmenemey at 077488889497 or via email.