Property Lawyer
- Location Kent
- Job type Locum
- Salary Salary negotiable depending on experience
- Discipline Local Government & Public Sector Legal
- Reference J91320
Property Lawyer – Kent Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time
Venn Group is currently working with a Kent local authority to recruit a locum Property Lawyer on an initial three-month contract, with a high likelihood of extension. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic legal team, handling a broad range of property matters within the local authority.
Details:
Job Title: Property Lawyer
Hourly Rate: Competitive umbrella rate (negotiable depending on experience)
Length of Contract: 3 months initially with a high possibility for further extension
Working Pattern: Full-time – 36 hours per week
Location: Kent
Office attendance: Hybrid or fully remote
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Acting on a broad range of property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, and leasehold issues
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property-related contracts and documentation
- Advising internal stakeholders on property transactions and related legal matters
- Managing a varied caseload independently while contributing to the small legal team
- Providing pragmatic, commercially aware advice within the local government context
Preferred experience:
- Strong practitioner-level experience in local authority property work
- Ability to manage a broad caseload and work independently
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
- Previous experience in a small team environment desirable
If you are interested in this Property Lawyer role at this Kent local authority, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com and a member of our team will get back to you.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.
Property Lawyer – Kent Local Authority – Hybrid – Full Time