Locum Commercial Property Lawyer

5 days ago

Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Spirehouse Recruitment Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Job Title:
Locum Commercial Property Lawyer

Type:
Locum

Duration:
minimum 6 months likely moving to ongoing

Hourly rate:
£55 - £60p/hr (inside IR35)

Location:
East England

Spirehouse is recruiting a Locum Commercial Property Lawyer on behalf of one of our valued clients. This role is based within a well-established local authority in the East of England, offering the chance to work on a varied and meaningful property caseload. Renowned for its positive culture and collaborative team environment, the council provides an excellent setting for a lawyer to apply their expertise while contributing to significant regeneration and development projects.

Duties:

  • Handle a varied debt-recovery caseload, including charging orders, land charges, statutory demands, and related insolvency, CPO, and proceeds-of-crime matters.
  • Manage commercial advisory, drafting, and negotiation work across Council services, mainly covering contracts, procurement, and corporate law.
  • Provide company secretarial support to the Council's companies and ensure corporate law compliance.
  • Advise on procurement regulations and support legally compliant tender processes.
  • Assist with contract management, including KPI review and applying contract terms.

Experience:

  • Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive with practising certificate –
    Essential
  • Local authority legal experience –
    Essential
  • 5+ years post-qualification practice –
    Essential
  • Experience in regeneration, development, or major infrastructure projects –
    Desirable
  • Knowledge of auction sales, compulsory purchase, and unregistered land –
    Desirable
  • Understanding of planning and housing law in property matters –
    Desirable

Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and agency, welcoming applications from all candidates. Salary levels and PQE ranges are provided as a guide only, with all applicants assessed on their individual merits.

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