Commerical Property Solicitor - In-House - Part Time

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 50%

Exposure to UK commercial property

Senior leadership interaction

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is seeking an In-House Commercial Property Solicitor to manage acquisitions, disposals and day-to-day transactions for a diverse UK portfolio. The role offers a hybrid work pattern and exposure to senior business leaders in a Manchester-based setting.

The successful applicant will draft and negotiate leases, handle landlord/tenant matters and support asset management and redevelopment projects with a pragmatic, commercially-focused legal approach.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial property experience gained in private practice or in-house.
• Experience handling leases, acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters independently.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially minded with ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Confident communicator with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing acquisitions, disposals and day-to-day commercial property transactions across a varied portfolio.
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, assignments, variations and other property documentation.
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, title issues and property related risk management.
• Supporting asset management, redevelopment and investment projects across the portfolio.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers to deliver commercially focused legal solutions.

Skills

Commercial property

Lease drafting

Landlord & tenant

In-house experience

Job description

• Immediate Start Available
• Broad in-house property role with hybrid working

About Our Client

Our client is an established property investment and asset management business with a diverse portfolio of commercial assets across the UK. The organisation operates within an entrepreneurial environment where legal teams work closely with commercial stakeholders to support business objectives. The business offers exposure to a wide range of property transactions and a collaborative working culture that values pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.

Job Description

The In-House Commercial Property Solicitor will be:

• Managing acquisitions, disposals and day to day commercial property transactions across a varied portfolio
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, assignments, variations and other property documentation
• Advising on landlord and tenant matters, title issues and property related risk management
• Supporting asset management, redevelopment and investment projects across the portfolio
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers to deliver commercially focused legal solutions

The Successful Applicant

• A solicitor or lawyer with strong commercial property experience gained in private practice or in house
• Experienced in handling leases, acquisitions, disposals and landlord and tenant matters independently
• Comfortable managing a varied caseload and competing priorities in a fast paced environment
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• A confident communicator who can build relationships with both legal and non legal stakeholders

What's on Offer

• Salary of £65,000 to £75,000 FTE
• 12 month fixed term contract
• Part time position working 3 to 4 days per week
• Manchester city centre location
• 50% hybrid working arrangement
• Exposure to a substantial UK commercial property portfolio
• Direct interaction with senior leadership and key business decision makers