In House Commercial Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced In House Commercial Property Lawyer to join their existing legal team in Chelmsford. This role involves managing legal matters related to commercial leases, property acquisitions, and providing strategic legal advice to the Board. Candidates should have a strong background in commercial property law, aiming to enhance the team's efficiency and responsiveness to business needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial property law.
• Experience in property management and lease negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage property portfolio and handle legal leasing matters.
• Acquisition and disposal of commercial properties.
• Liaise with the Group Estates Director for legal and portfolio management.

Skills

Property portfolio management

Commercial leases

Legal advice

Negotiation

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE

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Origin Legal Ltd

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

An In House Commercial Property Lawyer (Landlord and Tenant) is sought by a business founded in the early 1900s.

They wish to add to the legal team, which currently stands at two others, with the appointment of a Commercial Property Lawyer with at least 5 years PQE, to assist the Group Legal Estates Director in providing expert and strategic legal advice for the Board. You will respond efficiently to business requests to secure new sites on the most advantageous basis for the Group and minimise disposal costs for closed branches by acting quickly on the transaction. The role can be based in Essex or remotely.

Main Duties:

• Acting for the Group on property portfolio management, grant and renewal of commercial leases, and transfer of existing leases. Handling applications for consent to assignment, under-letting, or alterations. Varying and surrendering leases. Settlement agreements. Acquisition and disposal of commercial properties. Options, conditional contracts, pre-emption agreements. Exclusivity and confidentiality agreements. Wayleave agreements, deeds of easements, parking licenses, and assured shorthold tenancies.
• Assisting with portfolio management, including lease, legal, and maintenance issues, liaising with the Group Estates Director.
• Responsible for property acquisitions and disposals in line with Board approvals.
• Minimising costs and liabilities for closed branches by acting promptly on instructions.
• Handling queries related to business rates, service charges, and insurance invoices.