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.