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Senior Real Estate Lawyer - In-House

Employer
Think Legal Recruitment
Location
Lancashire (GB)
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
13 Feb 2025
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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, In-House
Experience Level
Mid Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Real Estate
PQE
4-6 Years, 7+ Years

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate

Location: Lancashire

About the Role:

Our client, a forward-thinking organisation, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic in-house legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a real estate specialist to play a pivotal role in shaping the company's real estate strategy and providing expert legal support across a range of property-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth property due diligence investigations, including title checks and analysis of transactional documents.
  • Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of property-related corporate matters.
  • Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including business development, finance, and operations, to gather instructions and provide tailored legal input.
  • Mentor and guide junior members of the legal team, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional development.
  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Land Registry procedures and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) requirements.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse range of real estate agreements, including leases, purchases, and sales contracts.
  • Provide dedicated legal support to the Utilities/EV team on all property-related legal issues.
  • Ensure compliance with all necessary approvals and regulatory requirements throughout the real estate transaction lifecycle.
  • Contribute to a broader range of legal matters, including commercial, litigation, and corporate law.
  • Assist with data protection queries, working closely with the company's external Data Protection Officer (DPO).
  • Oversee and manage external legal counsel when required.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in real estate law.
  • In-depth knowledge of property law principles, including leases, easements, and freehold/leasehold interests.
  • Proven ability to manage complex real estate transactions and provide sound, commercial legal advice.
  • Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to work under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To Apply:

Please contact Adam Zdravkovic at Think Legal for further details.

Company

Think Legal Recruitment is a regional legal recruitment business recruiting at all levels of legal professionals throughout the North of England for private practice and in-house. 

What makes us different? 

We could highlight our integrity, our commitment to excellence and providing honest, reliable and informed advice. We could talk about our use of and investment in technology. For us, these are the basics that you can and should expect. 

Our difference lies in our people. It is their commitment and investment in candidates, clients, partner contacts and local market knowledge that sets us apart. 

Legal recruitment is a serious business and we take it seriously. That we strive to make the experience as enjoyable and open as possible is simply testament to our desire to build long-standing relationships. 

We love what we do and look forward to making a difference for you. 

Contact us on 0161 826 1411 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 826 1411
Location
2nd Floor
125 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BY
United Kingdom

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