MLS Lawyer

Pinsent Masons LLP; Birmingham, Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Agile working options

Carers' leave

Annual leave

Pension plan

Private healthcare

Death in service (4x salary)

Electric car scheme

Cycle-to-work

Loans for season tickets/gym/rental'

Job summary

Pinsent Masons LLP is hiring an MLS Lawyer with 3-7 years PQE in English Law to join the Managed Legal Services team, focusing on asset management and property portfolios. You will draft, review and negotiate leases, renewals and related agreements for high-profile clients.

The role offers flexible working options, strong career development and benefits, with a client-centric approach and close collaboration with in-house teams across Birmingham and Leeds.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3-7 years PQE in English Law.
• Experience managing large property portfolios.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases and related documents.
• Solid understanding of asset management and commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate asset management documents (leases, licences, variations, surrenders, extensions, consents).
• Manage transactions such as grants of lease, renewals, assignments and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and codes of practice.
• Collaborate with in-house legal, estates and operations teams.
• Provide clear, practical legal and commercial advice tailored to client portfolios.

Skills

Asset management

Lease negotiations

Client communication

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Legal technology

Tools

MLS experience

Job description

• Locations 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FG, GB 1 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5AB, GB
• Job Schedule Full time
• Contact Name Victoria Greaves
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Job Description

Location: Birmingham or Leeds

About Vario

Vario is Pinsent Masons' market-leading alternative legal services provider, offering a unique blend of Flexible Services, Consulting & Technology, Legal Project Management and Managed Legal Services (MLS). This role sits within our MLS team, working closely with our Property group.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced MLS Lawyer (3-7 years PQE in English Law) with strong asset management expertise to join our Managed Legal Services team.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate asset management documents, including leases, licences, variations, surrenders, extensions, consents and related agreements.
• Manage transactions such as grants of lease, renewals, assignments and terminations, ensuring timely delivery to client standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and codes of practice.
• Work closely with clients' in-house legal, estates and operational teams to provide a seamless service.
• Deliver clear, practical advice on legal and commercial strategies tailored to client portfolios.

Standard hours are 9:30am-5:30pm, but we welcome flexible working requests.

About You

We're seeking someone who:

• Is a qualified lawyer with 3-7 years PQE in English Law, ideally within a busy asset management team
• Has strong technical expertise and experience managing large property portfolios
• Is confident handling lease negotiations, renewals, surrenders and related matters
• Ideally has experience in the food and beverage sector
• Understands commercial issues in asset management and embraces legal technology solutions
• Demonstrates strong commercial awareness, risk management skills and efficiency-focused thinking
• Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders

What We Offer

• Tailored career development within an award-winning team.
• Agile working options (including home working).
• Carers' leave (up to five paid days).
• 25 days' annual leave plus the option to buy or roll over 5 days.
• Contributory pension (up to 5%).
• Private healthcare and death-in-service cover (4x salary).
• Electric car scheme, cycle-to-work scheme and interest-free loans for season tickets, gym membership or rental deposits.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer, a top Stonewall employer, and a signatory to multiple inclusion charters. We value diverse perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

If you'd like an informal chat, an alternative format of this advert, or to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact Victoria Greaves at [e-mail].