Group Property Lawyer

DFS; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Doncaster is seeking a part-time solicitor to support property legal transactions. The role involves negotiating leases, drafting agreements, and providing legal advice on property matters. Ideal candidates should have an LLB and LPC qualifications, along with strong skills in communication and organization. This position offers competitive benefits, including training and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training and development

Great holiday allowance

30% discount on DFS and Sofology products

Healthcare services access

Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance and Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a broad range of property legal matters.
• Qualified Solicitor with strong expertise in property law.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and complete Agreements for Lease, Leases, and Licences.
• Draft and agree Deeds of Surrender and provide advice on tenancy laws.
• Review and negotiate heads of terms for lease renewals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Research skills

Analytical abilities

Education

LLB degree

Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC)

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Legal Region: Yorkshire Location: Doncaster Salary Description: Competitive salary based on skills and experience Posted: 12/11/2025 Recruiter: DFS Job Ref: dfs/TP/113835/2988 Job Views: 1

This is a part time hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite. Reporting to the Group Head of Legal Property & Insurance, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Group Property Team across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with internal departments and external consultants, you’ll manage and oversee a wide range of property legal transactions for approximately 200 Group sites, spanning retail, manufacturing, and distribution.

About DFS

We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company – three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably. At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, you’re helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but we’re united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone WelcomeAcross our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Acquisitions: Negotiating and completing conditional Agreements for Lease, Leases, and Licences to Alter. Managing title reviews, searches, enquiries, due diligence, and preparing reports and summaries.
• Disposals: Drafting and agreeing Deeds of Surrender, serving break notices, and providing advice on the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Lease Renewals & Re-gears: Reviewing and negotiating heads of terms, and preparing Deeds of Variation, Reversionary Leases, and related documents.
• SDLT & Land Registry: Managing all necessary submissions and application efficiently and accurately.
• General Advisory Work: Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice and support on all aspects of property transactions and day-to-day property queries.

The role is for you if …

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with a strong commitment to quality and attention to detail.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to balance legal rigour and business priorities.
• Robust legal knowledge and practical experience in property transactions.
• Strong research and analytical abilities, with the capacity to identify key insights and provide clear, best-practice advice.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a broad range of property legal matters.
• Education: LLB degree and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC).
• Professional: Qualified Solicitor with strong expertise in property law.

DFS Benefits

• Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it.
• Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
• Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.
• Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family – and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.
• Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
• Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.