Senior Commercial Property Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal services firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Locum) to manage a complex caseload of local authority property matters. This role offers flexible working options, with a rate of up to £58 per hour. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of PQE in commercial property and a strong understanding of local authority legal frameworks.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Active practising certificate in England and Wales

3+ years PQE in commercial property

Understanding of local authority legal frameworks

Ability to work autonomously

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Senior Commercial Property Solicitor, Edinburgh

Client: Panoramic Associates

Location: Edinburgh, 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 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 2-3 weeks

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload of local authority property matters independently
• Draft and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, agreements, and other legal documents
• 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

Qualifications and Skills:

• 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 manage a busy caseload with minimal supervision

If you're interested in this role and wish to discuss the duties in more detail, please click apply or contact Georgia Macmenemey at 077488889497 or via email.