Locum Property Lawyer

Company: Venn Group, Birmingham
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

Locum Property Lawyer – Full Time – Remote Working – Up to £55 per Umbrella – ASAP Start

Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Property Lawyer to join a well-regarded Local Authority on an interim basis, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy and established legal team.

Role Details

  • Position: Locum Property Lawyer
  • Working Arrangement: Full Time, remote working
  • Duration: Initial 3 months with the possibility for extension
  • Rate: Up to £55 per hour umbrella
  • Start Date: As soon as possible

Duties may include:

  • Provided expert legal advice to the Council on a broad range of property matters
  • Draft, review, and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, easements, acquisitions, disposals, and other related matters
  • Advise on landlord and tenant matters, regeneration, and development projects
  • Undertake property due diligence, including title, searches, covenant, easements, and other legal matters
  • Identify and manage leak risks, ensuring transactions comply with relevant legislation, Council procedures, and governance requirements
  • Manage a varied caseload effectively, and provide timely and accurate legal advice

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Legal Executive (or equivalent) with experience of Property Law
  • Experience working within Local Government or the Public Sector is desirable
  • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and teams

Job Reference: J98141

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026