Locum Property Lawyer – Local Authority (Ipswich Borough Council)
* Fully Remote
* £75/hour (PAYE) or £85/hour (Self-Employed)
* Locum Contract
We are seeking an experienced Locum Property Lawyer to support the Legal Services team at Ipswich Borough Council on a fully remote basis.
This is a key opportunity to provide high-quality legal advice and transactional support across a wide range of local authority property matters, working closely with officers, Heads of Legal Services, and Council stakeholders.
Key responsibilities:
• Providing clear, accurate legal advice (oral and written) to members and officers of the Council
• Advising on a broad range of local authority property matters and undertaking transactional casework in line with Council policies
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on commercial leases, licences, easements, wayleaves and related documentation
• Handling acquisitions, disposals, settlements and wider estate management matters
• Attending and advising at Council meetings, committees and sub-committees (including occasional evening meetings where required)
• Vetting committee reports, ensuring legal compliance, risk awareness and alignment with Council decision-making processes
• Taking instructions, issuing documentation, negotiating settlements and managing transactional matters within delegated authority
• Using case management, time recording and electronic records systems effectively to manage workflow and reporting
• Attending court, tribunals or public inquiries where required, acting as legal advisor
• Supporting Heads of Legal Services and assisting in developing team capability where appropriate
Requirements:
✔ Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEX/CILEX Lawyer (or equivalent experience in a property specialism)
✔ Strong background in property law (commercial and/or public sector experience essential)
✔ Previous local authority or housing association experience highly desirable
✔ Proven ability to manage a varied and complex caseload independently
✔ Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills
✔ Experience advising on legal risk, policy interpretation and transactional matters
✔ Confident working with internal stakeholders and senior decision-makers
✔ Ability to work effectively in a fully remote locum environment
This role is ideal for an experienced Property Lawyer who can operate independently, deliver pragmatic legal advice, and contribute effectively within a Local Authority setting.
If this is something you'd be interested in, we would love to hear from you!