Commercial Property Lawyer

Service Care Legal are working on behalf of a highly reputable law firm in London who are seeking a Commercial Property Lawyer to join them on a contract basis. This full-time hybrid role offers exposure to a wide range of transactional property matters and the chance to contribute meaningfully to public sector legal services.

Job Title: Commercial Property Entry Level Lawyer
Rate: £37.88ph umbrella / £33.57ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £29.96ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
Location: Hybrid (Westminster City Council & Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea)
Contract Type: 3 months, 36 hours per week

Please note this would require office attendance 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver client-focused legal services in commercial property law during a period of maternity leave.
• Maintain strong client relationships and act as a trusted legal advisor to Westminster City Council and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
• Lead, advise on, and prepare legal documentation related to commercial property transactions in the context of local authority law and practice.
• Manage an existing caseload and take on new transactional work as allocated.
• Demonstrate awareness of and adherence to internal processes including decision-making protocols, time recording, and case management systems.

What We’re Looking For

• A candidate with a genuine interest in commercial property law and a desire to grow within a local authority legal environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Awareness of public sector legal frameworks and procedures.
• Qualifications & Memberships Appropriate legal qualifications.
• Membership of the Law Society or CILEx.

If this Commercial Property Lawyer position sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772208969, or email lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.