Legal Counsel - Real Estate (remote)

We Do Play; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Play is seeking a qualified Real Estate Solicitor to support the General Counsel. The role involves managing property transactions and providing legal support across various commercial matters in an expanding group of innovative leisure brands. This position offers flexibility and an exciting opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for career growth in a fast-expanding group

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE or equivalent.
• Strong grounding in commercial real estate law, ideally with retail or leisure experience.
• Proactive in managing lease transactions from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and finalize leasehold property documents.
• Manage new site acquisitions and the group’s expanding property portfolio.
• Prepare and submit premises license applications.

Skills

Commercial real estate law

Excellent drafting skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive

Tools

HM Land Registry e-Portal

HMRC SDLT platform

Docusign

Job description

Direct message the job poster from We Do Play

Group Recruitment & Talent Advisor at We Do Play - Experts in Leisure, Retail & Hospitality

LEGAL COUNSEL – REAL ESTATE (REMOTE)

Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings in London and surrounding areas

Type: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Experience: 5+ years PQE or equivalent

About Us

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced real estate lawyer to join We Do Play, a dynamic and rapidly growing group of market-leading leisure brands, supporting the General Counsel.

• We Do Play is the parent company of several innovative entertainment and leisure brands, including:

• Flip Out – indoor trampoline parks and family entertainment venues

• Putt Putt Social – indoor mini golf and licensed restaurant spaces

• Rumble Rooms – competitive socialising and licensed bar experiences

• Activate – an immersive, tech-driven gaming concept originating from Canada, for which the group has secured exclusive UK and Ireland launch rights

With over 40 owned and franchised sites currently in operation and more under development, we are committed to launching 30+ new Activate venues nationwide over the next two years.

Learn more:

wedoplay.co.uk

playactivate.com

The Role

We are seeking a qualified Real Estate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (5+ years PQE or equivalent) with solid experience in leasehold property transactions, ideally gained at a well-regarded regional or city firm. This is a primarily property-focused role, with some broader commercial exposure.

You will work closely with the General Counsel, managing new site acquisitions and the group’s expanding property portfolio. You will also provide ad hoc legal support across franchise, corporate, and commercial matters.

- Draft, negotiate, and finalise a variety of leasehold property documents, including:

- Agreements for lease (conditional on planning, licensing, works, consents, etc.)

- Underleases and back-to-back lease arrangements

- Licences, assignments, deeds of variation, and side letters

- Carry out property due diligence, including title review, searches, and planning reviews

- Prepare and submit premises licence applications (training can be provided)

- Instruct and liaise with external counsel when needed

- Prepare reports on title and lease

- Manage exchange, completion, and post-completion processes

- Maintain internal databases and property trackers

- Work independently on fast-paced and time-sensitive matters

Additional Responsibilities (with support as required):

- Negotiate and draft franchise agreements and related documentation with franchisees and their legal representatives

- Draft and negotiate commercial and supply agreements

- Prepare simple inter-company and franchisee asset/share purchase agreements

- Draft basic loan agreements for inter-company or franchisee use

What We're Looking For

- Qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with 5+ years PQE (or equivalent)

- Strong grounding in commercial real estate law, ideally with retail or leisure experience

- Proactive and confident in managing lease transactions from start to finish

- Excellent drafting skills and technical legal knowledge

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Well-organised, with the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently

- Proficient in using HM Land Registry e-Portal, - HMRC SDLT platform, and Docusign

- Previous in-house experience is a plus but not essential

What We Offer

- Flexible working within agreed core hours (between 9am and 5pm)

- A unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing and innovative group with ambitious expansion plans

- Exposure to a wide variety of legal work within a collaborative and supportive team

If you’re a commercially minded property lawyer looking for a dynamic in-house opportunity with flexibility and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitality

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