MLS Lawyer

Pinsent Masons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK is seeking an MLS Lawyer with 3-7 years PQE in English Law and a strong focus on asset management. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating various asset management documents and providing comprehensive legal advice. The role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package, highlighting the commitment to employee development and well-being.

Benefits

Tailored career development

Agile working options

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Private healthcare

Death in service cover

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 7 years' PQE in English Law, preferably in asset management.
• Strong understanding of commercial issues relevant to asset management.
• Experience within the food & beverage sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate asset management documents.
• Ensure compliance with regulations affecting client’s portfolio.
• Manage matters effectively and provide clear client advice.

Skills

Asset management expertise

Lease negotiation

Effective communication

Commercial awareness

Interest in legal technology

Education

Qualified Lawyer (3-7 years PQE in English Law)

Job description

Role Overview

Vario is a market leading alternative legal services provider within the law firm, Pinsent Masons. It is unique in the legal sector. Vario is a practice group within Pinsent Masons which incorporates; Flexible Services, Consulting and Technology, Legal Project Management and Managed Legal Services (MLS). This role sits within our MLS team.

We have an exciting opportunity for an MLS Lawyer (3-7 years PQE in English Law) with a strong background in asset management to join our Managed Legal Services team, working alongside our Property group.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate asset management documents including leases, licences, variations, surrenders, extensions, consents and related agreements
• Handle grant of lease, renewals, assignments, terminations, and other asset management related transactions ensuring timely service and turnaround times to client standards
• Ensure compliance with all regulations and codes of practice affecting client’s portfolio
• Liaise with client in house legal, estates and operational teams to deliver a seamless and dedicated service
• Manage matters effectively working closely with clients and internal team to provide clear, concise advice on legal and commercial strategies specific to the client’s portfolio

Our standard working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm, however, we are happy to consider flexible working requests.

Candidate Overview

• Qualified Lawyer with minimum 3 - 7 years’ PQE in English Law preferably gained within a busy asset management team
• Strong technical expertise in asset management
• Proven experience with lease negotiations, renewals, surrenders and general asset management matters for large property portfolios
• Experience within the food & beverage sector, if possible
• Understanding of commercial issues relevant to asset management matters
• An interest in using legal technology solutions and platforms to deliver client service
• Strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of industry trends, risk mitigation and the ability to recognise and drive efficiencies
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse stakeholders

Benefits

• Tailored career development and support within our award-winning team
• Agile working (the opportunity to work from home, subject to diary commitments)
• Carers’ leave (up to five paid days’ leave towards caring responsibilities)
• 25 days’ annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days
• Contributory pension of up to 5%
• Private healthcare policy
• Death in service cover (4 x base salary)
• Electric car scheme
• Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and / or an interest free rental deposit loan
• Cycle to work scheme