Job Description

CRA Consulting are delighted to be working with a well-established law firm in Barnsley who are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Locum to provide key support during a transitional period. The role is initially for around 3 months while the practice recruits permanently, but is expected to extend into 2026.
This is a chance to join a reputable firm with an established property team and make an immediate impact by managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters.
The Role
As the appointed Locum, you will handle:
Landlord & tenant matters
Freehold and leasehold transactions
Acquisitions, disposals, and development work
Commercial leases and renewals
Secretarial support is provided, allowing you to focus on fee earning and client service.
Candidate Profile
We are keen to hear from:
Commercial Property Solicitors with proven post-qualification experience
Commercial Property Legal Executives with a strong track record in this field
Tried-and-tested locums who can quickly slot into a busy department
Office attendance in Barnsley is preferred (remote working is not the focus for this assignment).
Key Details
Contract Length: 3 months initially - very likely to extend into 2026
Hourly Rate: 48 - 55 per hour (self-employed basis)
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Support: Full secretarial assistance provided
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Commercial Property Locum and available from October onwards, please contact:
Rob Addy - Senior Legal Headhunter
CRA Consulting - Legal Recruitment Specialists
07378 123456
robert.addy@craconsultants.com
Company
We are at the forefront of legal recruitment and our team of expert legal recruiters understand the needs of our candidates and clients.
Progression, Case Loads, Expertise
We know that our candidates want progression, manageable case loads, and salaries and benefits which reflect their expertise. We know that their purpose is to help people, work with them to have fair representation, and have ambitious career goals in legal. They want us to work with them to find the best legal jobs.
Integrity, Growth, Brand
Our clients want to run their business within integrity - and that's one of our core values. We work with legal firms to attract and retain the best candidates to help them grow. Brand is something at the heart of the legal sector, so we are focused on advising on employee brand to help with attraction and retention.
All Levels of Legal Recruitment
Whether legal, compliance, company secretarial, policy, qualified or non-qualified, temporary or permanent, our expert legal recruitment consultants have a single market focus. Our clients and candidates testify to how we've helped them find the best legal jobs, and help them grow their legal businesses.
Legal jobs we recruit for

• Solicitors
• Legal Executives
• Paralegals
• Law Graduates
• Legal Secretaries
• Legal Office support
• Locum Lawyers
• Legal Cashiers

For more information and to register with us please click on the link below:
https://www.craconsultants.com/users/register/new/registration
CALL: 0114 2418030
Company info Website Telephone 0114 2418030 Location 51 Clarkegorve Road
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S10 2NH
United Kingdom
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