Real Estate Solicitor

TN United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading national retailer as a Real Estate Solicitor, where you'll play a pivotal role in negotiating lease agreements and conducting property due diligence. This position offers a dynamic environment that values diversity and personal accountability. With a hybrid working model, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home while being part of a supportive team. The company is recognized as an outstanding employer and provides excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and ongoing learning opportunities. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

25% staff discount

private medical insurance

financial wellbeing support

ongoing learning and development

free parking

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in commercial property law.
• Ability to manage a large caseload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and reviewing leasehold retail store agreements.
• Conducting thorough property due diligence.

Skills

commercial property law

leasehold acquisitions

negotiation skills

attention to detail

autonomous work

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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About Our Client

Join a leading national retailer renowned for its ambitious growth plans. With over 1,000 stores across the UK, they offer a dynamic and supportive environment, emphasising diversity, agility, and personal accountability. Recognised as an 'Outstanding to work for' employer, they rank in the 'Best Big Company To Work For' awards.

Job Description

The Real Estate Solicitor will be:

• Analysing and reviewing heads of terms for leasehold retail stores.
• Negotiating terms for lease agreements, including new leases, licences to alter, agreements to surrender, and collateral warranties.
• Reviewing titles, negotiating contracts and transfers, drafting reports, and responding to title enquiries.
• Conducting thorough property due diligence for all matters.
• Supporting the property team in developing streamlined and productive legal processes.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with external parties, including property agents and external solicitors.

The Successful Applicant

The Real Estate Solicitor should be:

• A qualified solicitor with 2+ years' experience in commercial property law.
• Experienced in handling all aspects of commercial property work, particularly leasehold acquisitions.
• Possessing excellent attention to detail and a positive attitude.
• Self-driven with the ability to work autonomously and manage a large caseload efficiently.
• Proactive in staying updated with legislative changes affecting the retail property sector.

What's on Offer

• This role offers a salary of £50,000-£55,000
• Hybrid working model requiring two days per week in the office
• Benefits include 25 days holiday, a 25% staff discount, access to a Save As You Earn scheme, private medical insurance, and discounts across hundreds of UK retailers
• Additional perks encompass financial wellbeing support, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and free parking

If you're an experienced Real Estate Solicitor, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.