Solicitor

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Commercial Property Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. The successful candidate will act exclusively for the company, providing clear and commercially focused legal advice across our property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior solicitor with substantial commercial property experience to work in-house for one client and manage a varied commercial property caseload.

Responsibilities

* Provide specialist legal advice on a broad range of commercial property matters.

* Draft, review and negotiate commercial leases, licences, deeds of variation, lease renewals and other property-related agreements.

* Manage commercial property acquisitions from initial instruction through to completion.

* Conduct and review property due diligence, title documentation, searches and enquiries.

* Advise on landlord and tenant matters, including lease assignments, subletting, alterations and surrender arrangements.

* Support the business with property disposals, refinancing and portfolio management matters where required.

* Identify legal and commercial risks and provide practical solutions that protect the company’s interests.

* Liaise and negotiate with tenants, landlords, agents, lenders, external solicitors and other professional advisers.

* Ensure all property transactions comply with applicable legislation and internal procedures.

* Maintain accurate legal records and provide regular updates on ongoing matters.

* Monitor relevant legislative developments and advise the business on any potential impact.

Requirements

* Qualified solicitor with an active practising certificate and registration with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

* Ideally experience in commercial property law.

* Extensive experience handling commercial leases and commercial property acquisitions.

* Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant law and commercial property transactions.

* Previous in-house experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

* Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

* Commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical and solutions-focused legal advice.

* Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

* Ability to manage a varied caseload independently and meet competing deadlines.

* Proactive, organised and comfortable working closely with senior management and other departments.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home