Full job descriptionLocation: Devon
Contract Type: Temporary/Locum
Salary: £45 to £55ph
*Join a leading niche Devon based commercial law firm to assist with Commercial Property work.
*Requirement is for an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor/Lawyer to join the team to provide recruitment gap cover, for an initial 2 months, likely longer.
*Start date - early to mid July 2026.
*Part or full time and flexible hours if required.
*Preference for hybrid working arrangement with a couple of days per week in office in central Devon, however, consideration can be given to those candidates seeking fully remote working.
Position Overview
Our client, a niche commercial law firm in Devon, is looking for an experienced Commercial Property Locum Solicitor/Lawyer to join their team, to cover a recruitment gap. As a Commercial Property Locum Solicitor, you will either run your own files or provide support to fee earners on a case by case basis in the background.
Work includes general commercial leasehold property advice - termination of leasehold interest & lease renewals, site set-up, plot sales, advice in relation to acquisition of freehold premises, development land and site acquisition and general property law advice.
Responsibilities
*Assist with a commercial property caseload.
*Work autonomously and flexibly.
*Provide excellent legal advice to clients with a great eye for detail.
*Be a people person and an excellent team player.
Requirements
*4+ years’ experience in commercial property law.
*Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent fee earning experience.
*Strong communication and client care skills.
Benefits
*Work with a close knit team.
*Flexible working hours, outside IR35.
*Hybrid or fully remote working on offer.