My client is recruiting for an experienced In House Property Solicitor to join their Legal team in Northampton, Northamptonshire. You will be able to work remotely 4 days per week.
This is an opportunity to join an established charity, providing commercially focused legal advice across a varied property portfolio. The role will involve managing commercial property matters, supporting major property projects and advising internal stakeholders on transactions, legal risks and regulatory matters.
The Role
• Managing a varied caseload of commercial property matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating property contracts and leases.
• Advising on lease renewals, licences to alter, assignments, underleases, rent deposit deeds, deeds of variation, easements and wayleaves.
• Conducting legal due diligence and title investigations.
• Providing practical, commercially focused property advice and identifying appropriate ways to manage legal risks.
• Advising on property leases, disputes and potential mitigations.
• Supporting internal teams with major property projects and related transactions.
• Managing the legal aspects of acquisitions, renewals and disposals of retail properties.
• Working with external solicitors and overseeing outsourced transactions where required.
The Candidate
• Be a qualified Solicitor with significant post qualification experience and hold a current practising certificate.
• Have substantial experience in property law and conveyancing, including commercial property matters.
• Have experience drafting, reviewing and advising on property related legal documents and transactions.
• Be commercially aware and able to provide practical, solutions focused legal advice.
• Have the ability to identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigations.
• Be confident communicating complex legal matters to colleagues and stakeholders without a legal background.
• Have strong analytical, problem solving and drafting skills.
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Previous in house legal experience would be advantageous.
Benefits
• Hybrid working, with one day per week in the Northampton office.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Company pension scheme.
• 27 days' annual leave, increasing to 33 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Structured induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.
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