Senior Property Lawyer

Senior Property Lawyer – 4-10 PQE 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. If you're a commercial property lawyer looking for something a little different, please apply now!