Real Estate Lawyer

Axiom Talent Platform; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Remote work options

Job summary

Axiom is seeking Real Estate Lawyers to support a diverse client base across industries, handling a broad range of commercial property matters in the UK. The role involves advising on leases, acquisitions, disposals and property development, and requires strong drafting and negotiation skills.

The successful candidate will work across transactions, due diligence, title review and landlord-tenant matters, collaborating with multiple teams to mitigate risk and deliver commercial results.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK with real estate experience.
• Experience advising on commercial real estate including leasing, acquisitions, disposals, development or portfolio work.
• Experience in private practice, in-house or secondment supporting real estate or property-focused organisations.
• Strong commercial awareness, drafting, negotiation, stakeholder-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-focused legal advice on commercial real estate matters including acquisitions, disposals, leasing and asset management.
• Draft, review and negotiate leases, agreements for lease, licences and related property documents.
• Support property transactions with due diligence, title review, landlord/tenant matters and property finance.
• Collaborate with legal, property, asset-management, finance and development teams to manage risk and deliver outcomes.

Skills

Real estate experience

Drafting & negotiation

UK-qualified lawyer

Education

Solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

We are currently seeking Real Estate Lawyers to work with a variety of Axiom clients across industries, supporting a broad range of commercial property and real estate matters.

Responsibilities:

• Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, portfolio management, property development and asset management.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of real estate documentation, including leases, agreements for lease, licences, sale and purchase agreements, development agreements, option agreements and related property documents.
• Support property transactions and projects, including due diligence, title review, landlord and tenant matters, property finance and coordination with external counsel.
• Work closely with legal, property, asset-management, finance, development, procurement and business teams to manage legal risk and deliver commercial outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK with relevant real estate or commercial property experience.
• Experience advising on one or more areas of commercial real estate, including leasing, acquisitions and disposals, development, property management, portfolio work or landlord and tenant matters.
• Experience gained in private practice, in-house or on secondment, supporting commercial, corporate, real estate, retail, infrastructure or property-focused organisations.
• Strong commercial awareness, drafting, negotiation, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and business-focused advice.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity_is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer._We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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