Senior Commercial Property Solicitor
South East England
Negotiable
Senior Commercial Property Solicitor (Locum) – Up to £58/hr – Remote – South East
Panoramic Associates is working with a South East-based local authority that is seeking to appoint a Locum Principal Property Solicitor to join their legal services team. This role offers a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact position within a collaborative and well-regarded legal department.
Key Details:
- Role: Principal Property Solicitor (Locum)
- Rate: up to £58 per hour (DOE, umbrella)
- Contract: Initial 3 months, rolling
- Hours: 26-37 hours per week (flexible, part-time or full-time)
- Working Pattern: Can be offered remote
- Start Date: ASAP – ideally within the next 2-3 weeks
Core Responsibilities:
- Manage a complex and varied caseload of local authority property matters independently
- Draft and negotiate leases, licences, transfers, agreements, and other legal documentation
- Handle commercial lease management, property disposals, appropriations, and development agreements
- Provide legal advice on council-owned assets, including housing stock, charitable property, and community-use sites
- Deal with CPSC inquiries and assist in matters under s123 of the Local Government Act 1972
- Support colleagues across the property legal team
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualified Solicitor with an active practising certificate in England and Wales
- 3+ years’ PQE in commercial property
- Strong understanding of local authority legal frameworks, including the Local Government Act
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise a busy caseload with minimal supervision
📩 Interested? If you want to discuss the role and day to day duties in more detail, please click apply and/or please contact Georgia Macmenemey on 077488889497 or email
