Commercial Property Lawyer

Posted 22 September 2025
Salary £45 - 50 per hour
LocationWest Midlands
Discipline Legal
Reference142793
Contact NameLiberty Parker

Job description

We're currently working with a Local Authority based in the West Midlands, who are looking for a locum Commercial Property Lawyer to join the team on an initial 3-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately and the hourly rate is circa £45 per hour, via an Umbrella company, subject to PQE.

The role will ideally require one day per week in the office, and previous Local Government experience will be essential for the role.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Handling a range of property law matters, including leases, licenses and sales and purchases of land, landlord and tenant matters, and disposals and acquisitions
  • Supporting development projects including drafting and completing conditional agreements for lease
  • Providing detailed advice in all areas of freehold and leasehold property law and to carry out research when necessary
  • Dealing with leases for educational properties, including transfers to academies and long-term leases


Experience required:

  • Commercial Property Law
  • Relevant Professional Qualification - Solicitor, Barrister, FCILEX

 
Working hours:

  • 35 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.