Commercial Property Locum – 6-Month Contract

Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Contract: Initial 6 months
Working pattern: Monday–Friday, office-based (5 days per week)
Start date: Early December 2026
Rate: Negotiable, dependent on experience
IR35: Flexible

The Opportunity

We are currently working with a well-established regional law firm in Loughborough to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Locum to join their team on an initial six-month contract.

This is an urgent requirement, with the firm’s existing Commercial Property fee earner due to leave during the second week of December. Ideally, they are looking for someone to join the team during the preceding week to allow for a smooth handover and continuity of service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the department’s workload, taking responsibility for an established caseload and ensuring matters continue to progress efficiently throughout the assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property professional who can hit the ground running and provide immediate support to an established legal team.

The Role

You will be responsible for handling a varied commercial property caseload, taking ownership of matters from instruction through to completion.

The firm is looking for someone with a broad understanding of commercial property law who is confident managing matters independently and requires minimal supervision.

Full details of the existing caseload and specific responsibilities can be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Requirements

• Solid experience handling a broad range of commercial property matters.
• Ability to manage an existing caseload independently.
• Confidence picking up ongoing files and progressing transactions from day one.
• Strong understanding of commercial property transactions and associated legal processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work five days per week from the firm’s Loughborough office.
• Availability to commence in early December 2026.

Qualification status: The firm is open to both qualified and non-qualified candidates. The priority is practical commercial property experience rather than a particular qualification, provided you have the experience to operate effectively and independently.

The Firm

An established regional law firm with a long-standing reputation for providing a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals and businesses across the East Midlands.

With multiple offices throughout the region, the firm has built a strong presence and reputation for delivering professional, approachable legal services.

This is an opportunity to join an established team and make an immediate impact during an important period for the department.

Interview Process

Interviews will be conducted with the Head of Conveyancing and senior members of the team.

Current interview availability:

• Friday: 10:00–11:00
• Tuesday: 10:00–11:00

What’s on Offer?

• Initial six-month locum contract.
• Negotiable hourly rate.
• Five-day working week.
• Established caseload ready to take over.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact.
• Supportive and experienced legal team.

Interested?

If you’re an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or Commercial Property Fee Earner looking for your next locum assignment, we’d be keen to hear from you.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch to discuss the opportunity and arrange an interview.

Contact Miles for further details.
miles.grandidge@vividresourcing.com
0161 470 5506