In House Real Estate Lawyer - Contract. - 3+ PQE - London
- Employer
- Jameson Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £350 - £500 per day
- Closing date
- 30 Dec 2021
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- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Experience Level
- Mid Level, Senior Level
- Contract
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Real Estate, Commercial property, Residential Property (incl plot sales)
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, 4-6 Years
Job Details
We are working with a property investment company in South-West London who are looking for a real estate lawyer to join them on an ongoing contract basis, to start ASAP.
Our client is a property investment company who are specialists in purchasing commercial and residential properties.
Successful candidates will join a small, close knit, legal team and will report into the Managing Director. There is a lot of scope for autonomy, but necessary support will also be provided.
Whilst the business purchases both commercial and residential properties, there is a bias towards commercial properties. The team works at a fast pace and work to strict deadlines. The successful candidate will need to be able to prioritise competing workloads, have a sharp eye for detail and be accustomed to working at a fast pace without compromising on quality.
Successful candidates need to be able to demonstrate:
- Qualification as a Lawyer in England & Wales
- Upwards of 3 years' PQE in handling a Real Estate caseload, with a focus on commercial real estate matters
- Experience in handling commercial (and ideally some residential) transactions from inception to completion.
- Experience in reviewing leases and contracts for commercial, residential and land acquisitions
- The ability to and experience in drafting and negotiating documents such as SPAs and option agreements; carrying out title investigations and searches (including but not limited to probate matters)
- Knowledge of auction contracts and overage provisions
- The ability to handle complex title structures and any contentious matters
- A proven track record of dealing with volume transactions
- Excellent communication skills
- A strong eye for detail
This position will suit a real estate lawyer who is looking to move into an In House setting, or further their career in an In House setting.
The role is predominantly based in their South-West London office, but there is some scope for remote working for one or two days a week.
The contract is due to start ASAP and will run on an ongoing basis. A competitive day rate, ranging between £350-£500 per day (depending on experience) is on offer.
For further information, and a confidential conversation, please apply with a copy of your CV to Jennifer Pike at jennifer.pike@jamesonlegal.com
Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
To view a list of other current job opportunities, please visit www.jamesonlegal.com
Company
Jameson Legal is a multi award winning international consultancy specialising in the recruitment of lawyers and legal personnel. Our clients include many of the leading international law firms as well as the in-house legal departments of major private companies and publicly listed multi-nationals.
We have dedicated teams of specialist consultants focusing on:
- Local and international private practice recruitment;
- Local and international in-house recruitment;
- Partner and General/Regional Counsel level recruitment and search.
Jameson Contract Solutions ("JCS") is part of Jameson Legal and provides lawyers to work on an interim basis. Through our existing network we can provide clients with a selection of the very best lawyers on the market. These lawyers are carefully vetted to ensure that they are of the highest standard. They are ready to work both nationally and internationally.
Jameson Legal Tech is an innovative new service, where we are working with pioneering legal tech and venture capital companies to expand into new markets. Our initial partnership with App4Legal - Legal Practice Management Software is a ground breaking development for Jameson Legal, giving our clients and candidates the opportunity to employ a "best in breed" legal technology.
- Website
- https://www.jamesonlegal.com/
- Telephone
- +44 203 427 3148
- Location
-
24 Greville Street
London
London
EC1N 8SS
United Kingdom
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