About the Company
Bonallack & Bishop is a well-established and growing law firm with a strong reputation in specialist property work, including lease extensions and enfranchisement. Our leasehold team handles a significant volume of matters nationwide and is known for practical, client-focused advice.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced locum lawyer to support our established and busy leasehold team. This is a hands-on role requiring immediate contribution, managing a full caseload of lease extension and enfranchisement matters while we recruit a permanent team member. This is not a “caretaker” position. We are specifically looking for a lawyer who can drive matters forward efficiently, progress files proactively, and deliver results for clients.
Responsibilities
* Manage a full caseload of:
* * Statutory lease extensions
* Collective enfranchisement matters
* Associated advisory and transactional work
* * Progress cases actively from instruction through to completion
* Identify and resolve issues promptly to avoid delays
* Maintain clear and professional client communication
* Liaise with valuers, managing agents, and counterpart solicitors
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice
* Support the wider leasehold team where required
Qualifications
* Experienced in leasehold enfranchisement and lease extensions (essential)
* Able to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision
* Commercially aware and solution-focused
* Highly organised, with strong file progression skills
* Proactive rather than reactive in approach
* Comfortable working remotely and integrating into an existing team
Required Skills
* Solid background in leasehold reform work
* Practical experience of statutory procedures under:
* * Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
* Leasehold Reform Act 1967
* * Confidence handling both straightforward and more complex matters
* Ability to progress matters efficiently without unnecessary delay
Preferred Skills
None specified.
Pay range and compensation package
Fully remote working available. Flexible engagement structure (day rate or agreed hourly rate). Immediate start preferred.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced leasehold lawyer available for a locum assignment and able to make an immediate impact, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief summary of your availability.