Interim Property Counsel – Up to £800 per day (Umbrella) – Hybrid – 9 Month Contract – Birmingham
Venn Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Property Counsel to support a major infrastructure programme on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled property lawyer to join a friendly in-house legal team and make an impact on complex property matters.
Key Details:
1. Rate: Up to £800 per day (Umbrella)
2. Contract Length: Until November 2026
3. Working Arrangement: 3 days per week on site, remainder remote
Key Responsibilities:
4. Advising on complex property matters including acquisitions, disposals, easements, access rights and leasehold interests
5. Providing specialist advice on compulsory purchase matters, including CPO processes, statutory powers and blight
6. Advising on contentious property issues and disputes arising from land and property matters
7. Advising on discretionary property schemes, including application of the Equality Act
8. Supporting matters involving utilities, planning interfaces and access arrangements
9. Drafting and negotiating bespoke property and land agreements
10. Working closely with internal stakeholders and managing external legal advisers
Requirements:
11. Qualified solicitor with proven experience in property law
12. Experience in compulsory purchase and contentious property matters
13. Strong knowledge of property schemes, planning, utilities and land agreements
14. Experience working in-house or on major infrastructure projects is highly desirable