Locum Commercial Property Lawyer
- Location England
- Job type Locum
- Salary £40 - 50 per hour
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference 7190000/COR
Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – Remote Working – ASAP Start – up to £50 per hour – East Midlands
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are recruiting for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority based in the East Midlands.
The assignment is offered for an initial period of 3 – 6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter dependent upon performance. This role will be offered on an all remote basis.
Ideally the client would like someone to take on the position on a full time basis however part-time candidates (minimum of 3 days a week) will also be considered.
This role is suitable for a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with recent experience in Commercial Property Law that has been gained within Local Government.
Duties may include:
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Advising landlord clients in relation to a range of issues related to Commercial Property lettings , including but not limited to forfeiture, peaceable possession and potentially recovery of rent arrears
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Working to recover vacant possession of premises which may involve debt recovery proceedings
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Carrying out all necessary advisory work to support the Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings
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Managing a varied Property portfolio including a number of industrial estates located across the region, retail units, offices, education and leisure venues
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Working on Commercial leases, licences, easements, agreements for lease and conditional contracts
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Dealing with freehold and leasehold disposals
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Drafting and negotiating freehold transfers, deeds of surrender and investigation licenses
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Working closely with the Council’s Property Services Team in order to proactively co-ordinate and manage a large number of instructions
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Supporting client departments on land and property, highways, commercial contract and procurement matters
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Drafting Commercial Property related statutory notices and representing Commercial Property landlord clients in County Court forfeiture proceedings and completing all paperwork required
The position offers an hourly rate of up to £50 per hour dependent upon levels of experience.
Please apply for this role online or contact Tom Hoult or Connie Ross via phone or email for further information.
0121 616 0660
Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – Remote Working – Start ASAP – up to £50 per hour – East Midlands
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates