Locum Commercial Property Lawyer

Locum Commercial Property Lawyer – West Midlands – 3-6 Months – Remote Working – up to £50 per hour

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are excited to be recruiting for a Locum Commercial Property Lawyer to join a Local Authority legal team in the West Midlands region.

The assignment is offered for an initial period of 3-6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter dependent upon workload. This role will be offered on a fully remote basis for the foreseeable future. Ideally, the client would like someone to take on the position on a full time basis, however candidates with part time availability possessing relevant experience may also be considered.

This role is suitable for a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with professional experience gained within Local Government

The council are seeking an experienced Property Lawyer who will be required to lead a small and dedicated Commercial Property Team and to handle the most complex Commercial Property transactions and issues. 

The successful applicant will act as the Council’s Principal Legal Adviser on numerous Commercial Property matters.

Duties may include:

• Working closely with the Council’s Property Services Team in order to proactively co-ordinate and manage a large number of instructions

• Effectively managing a varied property portfolio including a number of industrial estates located across the county, retail units, offices, education and leisure venues

• Working on commercial leases, licences, easements, agreements for lease and conditional contracts     

• Drafting and negotiating freehold transfers, deeds of surrender and investigation licenses

• Dealing with the disposal and acquisition of freehold land                    

• Taking responsibility of the service of Section 25 notices and receipt of Section

• Preparing Licences and Leases under the Communications Act 2003        

The position offers an hourly rate of £40 - £50 (umbrella) dependent upon levels of experience.

To apply for this position, please contact Tom Hoult or Connie Ross at Venn Group on  , alternatively email 

At Venn Group, we endeavour 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 aim to achieve the highest standards so you can be assured your application will be handled with professionalism and care.