Senior Property Lawyer

Managed Legal Services/International Law Firm

Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds

Hybrid: 3 days in office/ 2 days working from home

I'm working with a leading legal services business that is looking to hire a Property Lawyer at 4-10 PQE to join its growing Managed Legal Services (MLS) team.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded property lawyer who wants to move away from the traditional law firm model and get more involved in long-term client relationships, high-quality legal work and innovative ways of delivering legal services .

You'll work closely with major clients on a broad range of commercial property matters, particularly around property asset management and real estate finance , acting as a trusted adviser and taking ownership of your own work.

You'll be involved in:

• Advising clients and working closely with their legal, estates and operational teams
• Drafting, negotiating and managing a broad range of commercial property matters, including leases, licences, variations, surrenders, extensions and consents
• Advising on real estate finance matters, including certificates of title, charges, searches, officer's certificates and legal opinions
• Managing matters from start to finish and providing commercially focused, practical advice
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients
• Working collaboratively with lawyers and colleagues across the wider business
• Supporting process improvement and new technology-led ways of working
• Mentoring and supporting more junior members of the team

You'll ideally be:

• A qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 4-10 years' PQE
• Experienced in commercial property , ideally with a strong asset management background or real estate finance
• Comfortable working across a large property portfolio or complex client account
• A confident drafter and negotiator
• Commercially minded, with strong client and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable taking ownership of your work and working autonomously
• Interested in legal technology and alternative ways of delivering legal services
• Experience of commercial acquisitions or plot sales would be advantageous but isn't essential.

There's also a strong focus on technology, innovation, development and progression , within a collaborative national team.

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