Senior In House Commercial Property Lawyer (Hybrid/Remote)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned Commercial Property Lawyer to join their supportive in-house legal team. This role offers the chance to work on complex real estate matters, providing strategic advice directly to the Board. You will manage a diverse portfolio, ensuring efficiency while minimizing costs. The position allows for real autonomy in a collaborative environment, with flexible working arrangements. If you have significant Landlord and Tenant experience and thrive in a dynamic team, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of PQE in Commercial Property Law.
• Experience in managing a diverse property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on commercial property law.
• Manage lease acquisitions, renewals, and variations.
• Advise on property-related contracts and agreements.

Skills

Commercial Property Law

Landlord and Tenant Law

Lease Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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Senior In House Commercial Property Lawyer (Hybrid/Remote), Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a seasoned Commercial Property Lawyer (10+ PQE) with significant landlord and tenant experience looking for a strategic in-house role where you can make a real impact? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and supportive in-house legal team, advising on a broad range of real estate matters, with a focus on tenant, across a large commercial property portfolio.

The Role:

You will work closely with the Group Legal Estates Director, providing expert advice on all aspects of commercial property law, including:

• Lease acquisitions, renewals, variations, and disposals
• Managing a diverse property portfolio, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Acting on applications for consent, assignments, underletting, and alterations
• Advising on wayleave agreements, exclusivity arrangements, and property-related contracts
• Supporting business growth by securing new sites on the most advantageous terms
• Minimising costs and risks associated with surplus properties and dilapidations

Why Join?

• Work on complex and high-value real estate matters with direct input at Board level
• A friendly, professional, and collaborative in-house team
• A varied and hands-on role with real autonomy
• A balanced working environment with a long-term, strategic focus

This role is ideal for an experienced commercial property solicitor, with significant Landlord and Tenant experience, who is able to deal with a high number of files and thrives in a dynamic team environment. The role involves a broad range of matters and they are happy to consider someone directly from private practice. There are no targets or billable hours. The office is based north east of London but requires attendance only once every week or fortnight after the initial settling-in period. If you would like to find out more, please apply via LinkedIn or email your CV to [emailprotected]