Commercial Property/Major Projects Lawyer

Commercial Property/Major Projects Locum

Location: South of England (Hybrid/Remote)

Salary: Up to £60 per hour (umbrella)

Discipline: Local Government & Public Sector Legal

Reference: J87853

Commercial Property/ Major Projects Locum – South of England – Hybrid/Remote – Up to £60 per hour (umbrella)

Venn Group's Specialist Legal team is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Property/ Major Projects Locum to join a reputable public sector organisation in the South of England. This role focuses primarily on commercial property law, with an additional aspect of commercial contracts.

Key Details:

• Duration: Initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid preferred, with flexibility for remote working

Responsibilities:

• To deal with commercial property and regeneration matters for the Council, including transactions of strategic importance and to advise the Council or its companies as appropriate.
• To advise on and undertake property work relating to the Council’s wholly owned housing development company, to include the negotiation and drafting of sale agreements, development obligations, transfers, easements and utility agreements.
• To undertake detailed and complex reports on title and relevant searches across development schemes and project proposals.
• To advise on and assist in the process for the compulsory purchase of land, land appropriation and all related property matters.
• To handle some of the more complex acquisitions and disposals of land and property and all associated non-contentious work arising out of the council’s residential and commercial property portfolio including leases, licences, deeds and agreements.
• To work in partnership as appropriate with external bodies and advisors on major development and other regeneration projects and where required, to assist with the selection and appointment of external legal advisers and to monitor their performance during the course of the project or transaction.
• To work collaboratively with all members of the Law and Governance Service to deliver excellent quality services across the full range of functions provided by the Service

The position offers an hourly rate of up to £60 per hour umbrella alongside hybrid or remote working, offering a great work-life balance.

To apply, please submit your application online or reach out to Philippa Stoate or Felicity Woodbridge for further details. You can contact the team by phone on  or email at 

Commercial Property/ Major Projects Locum – South of England – Hybrid/Remote – Up to £60 per hour (umbrella)

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