Remote working In House Commercial Property Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Slough is seeking an In House Commercial Property Lawyer to join their legal team of three. The successful candidate will manage the property portfolio, provide strategic legal advice, and ensure efficient handling of acquisitions and disposals. This role offers flexibility with the possibility to work remotely or from Essex, making it ideal for professionals looking to balance work and life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years PQE in commercial property law.
• Experience in property acquisitions and disposals.
• Strong negotiation and legal advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage property portfolio including leases and acquisitions.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board.
• Minimize costs for closed branches.

Skills

Property Portfolio Management

Legal Advice

Negotiation

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification

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Remote working In House Commercial Property Lawyer, Slough

Client: Origin Legal Ltd

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

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

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 swiftly on transactions. The role can be based in Essex or be fully remote.

Main Duties:

• Acting for the Group on property portfolio management, including grant and renewal of commercial leases, transfer of existing leases, applications for consent to assignment, under-letting, or alterations, lease variations, surrender agreements, acquisition and disposal of commercial properties, options, conditional contracts, pre-emption agreements, exclusivity and confidential agreements, wayleave agreements, deeds of easements, parking licenses, and assured shorthold tenancies.
• Assist with portfolio management, lease, legal, and maintenance issues, liaising with the Group Estates Director as necessary.
• Responsible for property acquisitions and disposals in line with Board approvals.
• Minimize costs and dilapidation liabilities for closed branches by acting promptly on instructions.
• Handle queries related to business rates, service charges, and insurance invoices.