Commercial Property Litigation Locum
London – Salary negotiable based on experience
Full Description: I am working on behalf of a respected law firm with a reputation for quality service and excellent internal systems. They are looking for a capable Commercial Property Litigation Solicitor to join them on a locum basis for a defined holiday cover period in January 2026.Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload involving lease disputes, dilapidations, forfeiture, rent arrears, and other landlord/tenant litigation.
- Provide high-quality legal advice to a commercial client base.
- Maintain file standards and service levels throughout the cover period.
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 5+ years PQE in commercial property litigation.
- Able to work remotely and independently.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and available to start immediately or at short notice.
- Competitive hourly/day rate
- In-office
- A well-structured handover with a manageable caseload
- Supportive and organised firm environment
E: stacey@douglas-scott.co.uk
M: 07451 273419
Stacey Jolliffe, Head of Locum at Douglas Scott with over a year at the company, believes in focusing on progress over perfection - constantly improving and tackling challenges without waiting for everything to be "just right." She measures success by the quality of placements, client and candidate satisfaction, quick turnarounds, repeat business, and growth. For those entering legal recruitment, she advises understanding the industry, specialising in a niche, networking, mastering communication and sales, staying organized, building long-term trust, and staying resilient.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Commercial Litigation
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: Salary negotiable based on experience
- Term: Temp/Contract
- Location: London
- Reference: 1239204
