Commercial Property Solicitor

Allen Lane are supporting a Local Authority outside of London who are seeking a skilled Interim Commercial Property Solicitor to provide comprehensive legal support on a range of commercial property matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end conveyancing processes for commercial premises and recreational land, including acquisition and disposal of freehold and leasehold properties.
• Draft, review, and finalise option agreements, pre-contract packages, contracts, and lease/transfer documents; oversee completion and post-completion procedures.
• Execute transactions for significant projects, such as property sales for public infrastructure improvements.
• Prepare and register deeds of variation, leases, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of contractual agreements with leaseholders, freeholders, solicitors, and external agencies, ensuring council compliance with lease obligations.
• Conduct legal research and provide advice on issues related to property law, landlord/tenant matters, and council policies, briefing counsel or expert witnesses as required.
• Ensure all activities comply with the Lexcel quality standard and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes within the council.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with substantial experience in commercial property law, particularly within a local government or public sector setting.
• Strong knowledge of property law, regulatory compliance, conveyancing, and contractual negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage high-stakes transactions, prepare detailed legal documents, and provide thorough legal guidance on council property matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and interpersonal skills for liaising with multiple stakeholders.

Initial 6-month contract

Hybrid working - once a week onsite - flexible

Paying £55/hr