Remote working In House Commercial Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Greater Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Greater Manchester is seeking an In House Commercial Property Lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE. This role involves strategic legal advice for the Board, managing a diverse commercial property portfolio, and liaising with various stakeholders. The position offers flexibility with the potential for remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 5 years as a lawyer in commercial property.
• Strong understanding of landlord and tenant law.
• Ability to manage a property portfolio effectively.

Responsibilities

• Acting on property portfolio management and lease agreements.
• Minimising costs for closed branches through quick actions.
• Handling queries on business rates and insurance invoices.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Landlord and Tenant Law

Lease Negotiation

Legal Portfolio Management

Education

PQE 5 years

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

An In House Commercial Property Lawyer (Landlord and Tenant) is sought by a business founded in the early 1900's.

They wish to add to the legal team, which currently stands at two others with the appointment of a Commercial Property Lawyer with at least 5 years PQE, to assist the Group Legal Estates Director in providing expert and strategic legal advice for the Board. You will respond efficiently to business requests to secure new sites on the most advantageous basis for the Group and minimise disposal costs for closed branches by acting as quickly as possible on the transaction. The role can be based in Essex or completely remote.

Main Duties:

• Acting for the Group on property portfolio management, grant and renewal of commercial leases and the transfer of existing commercial leases. Dealing with applications for consent to assignment, under-letting or alterations to premises. Varying and surrendering leases. Settlement agreements. Acquisition disposal of all types of commercial property. Options, conditional contracts and pre-emption agreements. Exclusivity and confidential agreements. Wayleave agreements, deed of easements, car parking licences and assured shorthold tenancies.
• Assisting with the management of the portfolio with lease, legal, and maintenance issues, liaising with Group Estates Director as necessary.
• Responsible for acquisition and disposal of properties in accordance with Board approvals.
• Responsible for minimising costs and dilapidation liabilities for closed branches by acting on instructions promptly.
• Deal with queries of business rates, service charges and insurance invoices.