Position: Sole Legal Counsel - In-House Commercial Property Solicitor
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Greater London, Kent (predominately office based with some scope for home working)
Salary Guide: £65,000 - £100,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
As Sole Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for managing all legal aspects of the business, with a strong focus on Commercial Property, landlord & tenant including commercial leases and broader property-related legal matters. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance and managing risk while providing strategic legal advice for the business.
Responsibilities include:
* Commercial Property: landlord & tenant including commercial leases and licenses, rent reviews, lease renewals, dilapidations, acquisitions, and sales.
Additional:
* Property, Litigation & Compliance: Residential ASTs, debtor legal management, section 8 & 21, managing dilapidation claims, service charge disputes, planning permissions, and compliance with new property legislation.
* Finance & Contracts: Assisting with bank and insurance negotiations and documentation.
* Employment & HR Support: Providing legal advice on employment matters as required.
Candidate specification:
* UK qualified solicitor with a minimum of four years PQE (up to senior level).
* Strong commercial property background, with experience handling landlord & tenant including commercial leases.
* Ideally some exposure of residential property, housing/property litigation and employment law (advantageous).
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice.
What's on Offer
* Salary: £65,000 - £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus benefits.
* A key strategic role in a leading property management group, working closely with senior leadership.
Who Should Apply?
* UK Qualified Solicitors with either an In-House or Private Practice background will be considered.
* Expertise within a broad range of Commercial Property, landlord & tenant matters.
* You will be commutable distance to the Greater London/Kent region.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert.
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