Venn Group’s specialist legal team is excited to be recruiting for a Locum Commercial Property Solicitor to join a Local Authority based in the South West on a complete remote working basis.
This contract is offered for an initial period of 3 months to provide cover whilst the organisation carries out permanent recruitment so there is a strong possibility of further extension beyond this initial period.
The ideal candidate will be a Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive with previous experience specialising in Commercial Property law, ideally in a Local Authority background. The role will include dealing with development and regeneration work so experience handling matters with this would be desirable.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Managing a caseload comprising a broad range of Local Authority property work
- Drafting, negotiating and completing commercial and residential leases & licenses
- Working on high value projects on behalf of the council including property acquisitions, disposals and development agreements
- Advising on property matters relating to schools and academics & matters relating to rural land and farms including sales, purchases, tenancy leases, licenses and surrenders
Candidates will be considered for rates from between £40-45 per hour, dependent upon experience.
For further information, please contact Lauren Watts on 0117 284 1717. We look forward to your application. Venn Group aim to deliver the highest standards, so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.
At Venn Group, we endeavor to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48-hour timeframe your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Venn Group acts as an employment agency and an employment business.