Our client based in the West Midlands, is currently recruiting for a Commercial Property Solicitor, on a locum basis for 3-months initially.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis, offering an hourly rate of circa. £55p/hour UMB.

The ideal candidate will have significant post-qualification experience in supporting a local authority Commercial Property department. Our client is happy to consider candidates on a fully remote basis however, monthly travel to the office is desirable.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Acting as a point of contract on a variety of cases from regeneration, community assets and planning team

• Providing advice to the Council, drafting agreements, attending meetings, and carrying out research

• Giving legal advice in the areas of commercial property matters, corporate, constitutional, and administrative matters to ensure compliance with statutory duties and obligations

• Managing a complex caseload and delivering advice within the timescales

• Handling regeneration and development projects work, drafting development agreements, overages, conditional sale agreements, complex leases drafting for grade A commercial property around the city, license agreements, collateral warranties, advising on gap funding agreements, dealing with statutory school transfers, and managing academy conversions

• Acting as a source of legal advice and support to any of the client Councils’ Committees and Directorates as directed

Experience required:

• Qualified Solicitor

• Experience in property matters and an awareness of other areas of work covered by the Commercial Property team

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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