REMOTE In-house Senior Real Estate Lawyer (Charity)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Remote; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large national UK charity seeks a senior commercial property lawyer with 8+ years of PQE to lead complex property transactions and supervise junior team members. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum and a remote working environment with optional face-to-face meetings annually. Ideal candidates should have strong drafting, negotiation skills, and substantial knowledge of land law.

Benefits

Annual benefits package

Collegiate remote working environment

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE and UK-qualified.
• Strong technical knowledge of land law, L&T, and development.
• Interest in environmental matters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex property transactions including acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on property transactional matters and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Negotiation

Technical Knowledge of Land Law

Risk Management

Job description

Job Description:

Lawyers MUST be UK-based and qualified in England & Wales.

A large national UK charity has an excellent opportunity within its property team for a senior (8+ PQE) lawyer. The role can be performed completely remotely, with the option for office attendance if preferred.

My client is looking to appoint a senior commercial property lawyer to assist the head of team with day-to-day management and to supervise two junior team members.

You will:

• Lead on complex property transactions such as acquisitions, disposals, leases, easements, licences, and agreements involving the charity's land.
• Advise on commercial property transactional matters, including L&T, development, utilities, and infrastructure.
• Draft, review, and negotiate documentation like contracts, transfers, agreements for lease, leases, overage provisions, options, and utilities agreements.
• Mentor and support junior team members, ensuring best practices and professional development.
• Manage external lawyers and counsel as needed.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to property matters, complying with policies and Charities Act obligations.
• Ensure compliance in delivering legal advice across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have substantial post-qualification experience, strong technical knowledge of land law, L&T, development, and infrastructure-related property matters. Excellent drafting, communication, and negotiation skills, along with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, are essential. Ability to quickly gain credibility and buy-in from stakeholders at all levels is required. An interest in environmental matters is also desirable.

Benefits include a basic salary of up to £55,000 per annum, an excellent benefits package, and a collegiate, remote working environment with optional face-to-face meetings annually.

To learn more, please send your CV to Adele Callaghan, including your current remuneration details, or contact us for a discussion about the role.