Inhouse Property Lawyer, +6 PQE

Arbuthnot Yon are working exclusively with one of the Midlands largest employers which is seeking to appoint its first property lawyer.  The UK business has a varied and substantial property portfolio, and the business is seeking to appoint its first property lawyer to join the existing commercially focused legal team.

Reporting into the General Counsel, this role will be broad in scope and dynamic in nature.  You will work closely with the business and in particular the estates team and advise on both the strategy and operational aspects of a wide range of property related issues including:

• Overseeing and managing a large property portfolio of leasehold and freehold properties;
• Leading property related large scale transactions and capital projects including new site development and re-development projects;
• Draft and negotiate of a variety of property leases and licences;
• Advising in relation to property related disputes; and
• Manage the business’ relationship with external counsel on real estate and wider matters. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property lawyer to join a successful business and set up and strategically manage the Group's property function.

You will have at least 6 years PQE experience and may:

• Currently sit in a real estate legal team in private practice and preferably have in-house experience from a secondment; or
• Already be a member of an in-house legal team, where real estate matters form a focus of your role.

You must also be an excellent communicator and be able to foster strong relationships with the business and senior management team that you will be working with. In return, our client will offer a competitive salary and benefits package.  

This position will be based in the West Midlands HQ but with the option to adopt a hybrid (home/office) working schedule.

For more information please contact: Victoria Moore at Arbuthnot Yon on victoria@aysearch.com or 07971666134.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.