Service Care Legal are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to provide expert legal services in commercial property law on a fixed-term, maternity cover basis (9 to 12 months). This exciting opportunity allows you to work within a fast-paced and supportive team, delivering high-quality advice and support on a wide range of commercial property matters for local authorities. About the Role: As a Commercial Property Lawyer, you will play a key role in maintaining and developing an existing caseload, ensuring compliance with local authority regulations, and contributing to high-profile property transactions. You will work closely with clients, providing clear, solution-focused legal guidance and drafting and reviewing legal implications, decision-making reports, leases, licenses, and other property-related documents. Key Responsibilities: Provide specialist legal advice on commercial property transactions and matters within a local government context Act as a trusted legal advisor to clients, ensuring clear, solution-focused legal guidance Manage an existing caseload and take on new complex commercial property legal work Collaborate with colleagues within the wider legal service, supporting cross-disciplinary cases Ensure compliance with internal processes, including decision-making frameworks, instructions to external legal counsel, financial procedures, and case management system Requirements: Qualified Solicitor or qualified CILEx Executive with a current practising certificate Expertise in advising local authorities on commercial property matters Proven experience in commercial property transactions and local authority decision-making processes Ability to navigate a complex local government environment, working effectively within a multi-disciplinary legal team