Locum Property Lawyer (Agricultural Property) – Full Time – Initial 3 months+ – Remote Working – Up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector Legal team have been instructed on an exciting opportunity for a Locum Property Lawyer (Agricultural Property) to join a well-regarded Third Sector Organisation on an interim basis. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well-established legal team, advising on a variety of property matters, including interesting agricultural work.
Role Details:
Position: Locum Property Lawyer – Agricultural Property
Working Arrangement: Full time, remote working
Duration: Initial 3 months+, with potential to extend
Rate: Up to £60 per hour Umbrella
Start Date: January 2027
Duties may include:
- Managing property legal matters including acquisitions, commercial leasehold, agricultural property matters and estate management matters
- Drafting, reviewing and advising on agricultural and business tenancy agreements.
- Handling property-related disputes, including boundary disputes, encroachments and adverse possession claims.
- Advising on and preparing option agreements and pre-emption agreements.
- Providing advice on estate management matters and wider land-related issues.
- Advising on natural capital matters, including Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive (or equivalent)
- Previous Local Government Property Law experience is desirable
- Ability to work flexibly whilst supporting a collaborative legal team
- 5 years+ PQE
For more information, please contact Phoebe Maries or Louise Francis on 07441 916 438, or email midlandslegal@venngroup.com
Job Reference: J99025
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Locum Property Lawyer (Agricultural) employer: Venn Group
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