In-house Conveyancer

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization supporting individuals with learning disabilities seeks an in-house conveyancer to manage all legal property matters. This role involves developing lease strategies, managing commercial leasing processes, and leading a team to ensure effective housing solutions. A competitive salary, flexible working, and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

27 days AL + bank holidays

5% pension

Paid voluntary days

Enhanced maternity and parental pay

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Robust understanding of leases: occupancy, alterations, assignments.
• Experience in management and property/housing sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement proactive lease strategy for the organisation.
• Manage all stages of commercial leasing process.
• Lead a small team in legal property matters.

Skills

Commercial leasing

Team leadership

Conveyancing

Education

Qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

• Rare opportunity for Conveyancer to support in-house function
• Competitive package and flexibility on offer

About Our Client

Established in 1998, the organisation support individuals with learning disabilities and autism with housing throughout the North West. Each year they house over 250 people and continually find innovative ways to provide suitable and much needed housing solutions.

They are a fast growing organisation and are looking to take on more long term, commercial leases, so they are looking for a legal expert to come in as in-house conveyancer to shape the team and support on all legal property matters.

Job Description

The primary objectives are to develop and implement a proactive lease strategy for the organisation, encompassing renewals, asset disposals, and third-party leasing arrangements.

As in-house conveyancer, you can expect to deal with:

• Commercial leasing, managing all stages of the process, including drafting and negotiating new leases and renewals, handling licenses (occupancy, alterations, assignments), deeds of variation, rent reviews, and related documentation.
• Conveyancing and administrative work in connection with new developments of housing, working in partnership with key stakeholders such as local authorities, investors, developers, National Health Service and private landlords.
• Leading a small team.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will have a robust understanding of leases: occupancy, alterations, assignments, deeds of variation, rent reviews and related documentation. We are looking for qualified solicitors or legal executives with experience of management.

A background from Property and Housing business or Local Authority would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Successful in-house conveyancer package:

Salary DOE circa £48k plus car allowance, 27 days AL + bank holidays (increasing with service and option to buy more), 5% pension, paid voluntary days, enhanced maternity and parental pay.

Agile working also available.