Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

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

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Locum) for a position in Bedford, United Kingdom. This role offers competitive pay of up to £58 per hour, with the flexibility of remote work. Candidates should be qualified solicitors with over 3 years' PQE in commercial property. Responsibilities include managing property matters, drafting legal documents, and providing legal advice on council assets. The starting date is ASAP.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in commercial property.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritise busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex local authority property matters independently.
• Draft and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal advice on council-owned assets.

Skills

Strong understanding of local authority legal frameworks

Autonomous working style

Prioritisation of busy caseload

Education

Qualified Solicitor with active practising certificate

Job description

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Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, Bedford

Client: Panoramic Associates

Location: Bedford, 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

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