Locum Property Lawyer (Commercial

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Job ID:

40764

Practice Area(s):

Property

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
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Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

01.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98141

Salary Type:

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Job Description:

Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per Umbrella – ASAP Start
 
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and established legal team.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Property Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working
Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £55 per hour umbrella
Start Date: As soon as possible
 
Duties may include:
  • Provided expert legal advice to the Council on a broad range of property matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, easements, acquisitions, disposals, and other related matters
  • Advise on landlord and tenant matters, regeneration, and development projects
  • Undertake property due diligence, including title, searches, covenant, easements, and other legal matters
  • Identify and manage leak risks, ensuring transactions comply with relevant legislation, Council procedures, and governance requirements
  • Manage a varied caseload effectively, and provide timely and accurate legal advice
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Property Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams
 
Job Reference: J98141
 
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per Umbrella – ASAP Start
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Phone: 0113 234 6400
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Locum Property Lawyer (Commercial

col-narrow-left   

Job ID:

40764

Practice Area(s):

Property

Role:

Qualified Lawyer
col-narrow-right   

Employment Type:

Locum

Posted:

01.10.2026

Employer type:

Local Authority

Employer Ref:

J98141

Salary Type:

per hour
col-wide   

Job Description:

Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per Umbrella – ASAP Start
 
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and established legal team.
 
Role Details:
Position: Locum Property Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working
Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
Rate: Up to £55 per hour umbrella
Start Date: As soon as possible
 
Duties may include:
  • Provided expert legal advice to the Council on a broad range of property matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, easements, acquisitions, disposals, and other related matters
  • Advise on landlord and tenant matters, regeneration, and development projects
  • Undertake property due diligence, including title, searches, covenant, easements, and other legal matters
  • Identify and manage leak risks, ensuring transactions comply with relevant legislation, Council procedures, and governance requirements
  • Manage a varied caseload effectively, and provide timely and accurate legal advice
 
Candidate Requirements:
  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Property Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams
 
Job Reference: J98141
 
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441916438 or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
 
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.
 
Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per Umbrella – ASAP Start