Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Initial 3+ Months– Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)
Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Property Lawyer to support a Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to support a friendly and established local government legal team.
Role Details:
Role: Locum Property Lawyer
Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working
Rate: Up to £60 per hour umbrella
Start: ASAP Start
Role Responsibilities:
*Advise and draft all documents relating to acquisitions and disposals of land and property (including residential, commercial, or bare land)
*Advise on all associated non-contentious work arising out of the Council’s property portfolios
*Draft and approve leases, licences, deeds, notices, and deal with registration of land
*Liaise with internal departments and external Solicitors on complex property transactions, town centre redevelopment, and other regeneration projects
*Provide comprehensive advice for formal Council meetings, and to Councillors/Officers as required
Candidate Requirements:
*Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with proven experience in Property Law
*Experience working within Local Government or the public sector is highly desirable
*Strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills
*Ability to manage workload independently and provide pragmatic, solution-focused advice
Job Reference: J94505
For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Louise Francis on , or via email at
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.


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Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Initial 3+ Months– Up to £60 per hour (Umbrella)