Locum Principal Property Lawyer – South East – £55–£60 umbrella per hour – Hybrid Working – Part-Time
1. Principal Property Lawyer
2. £55–£60 umbrella per hour (depending on experience)
3. 3 months initially with strong likelihood of extension
4. Part-time (26 hours per week)
5. Local Authority in South East England
6. Hybrid role – once-per-week office attendance, flexible days
Venn Group is working with a respected local authority in the South East in their search for a Principal Property Lawyer to join the legal team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to shape their experience toward future Principal Lawyer roles.
Duties/Responsibilities:
With the support of a Legal Assistant, this role involves:
7. Drafting and advising on a range of commercial property matters including leases, lease extensions, wayleaves, and disposals
8. Supporting housing matters such as Right to Buy, acquisitions, shared ownership, and lease extensions
9. Attending the office once per week (including the monthly legal team meeting), with flexibility around specific days
Preferred experience:
10. Strong working knowledge of commercial property and housing law within a local authority setting
11. Ability to work independently while liaising effectively with internal stakeholders and support staff
12. Experience handling varied legal property caseloads in a public sector context