Reed
In-house Legal Counsel – Commercial Real Estate
Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + benefits
Overview
An established property management company with a diverse UK portfolio is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Lawyer to join its in-house legal function.
This is a broad and hands-on role supporting a range of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets. The position offers exposure to transactional real estate work, landlord and tenant matters, and contentious issues, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on a wide range of commercial and residential property matters, including acquisitions and disposals (asset and corporate), leasing, and development projects.
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial leases, agreements for lease, licences, deeds of variation, and related documentation.
- Managing contentious property matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, working with external counsel where required and ensuring matters are handled efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Supporting the business on property-related litigation strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
- Drafting and negotiating commercial and supplier contracts connected to the property portfolio.
- Providing clear, pragmatic legal advice to non-legal stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
- Managing external advisers and contributing to continuous improvement of internal legal processes.
- Handling ad hoc legal matters as required within a small, collaborative in-house team.
Experience & Qualifications
- UK-qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience in commercial real estate, either in-house or in private practice.
- Strong background in commercial leasing and landlord & tenant work.
- Experience handling or overseeing property-related disputes or litigation.
- Exposure to acquisitions, disposals, and development projects is essential.
- Experience within a property investment, asset management, or real estate-led business is highly desirable.
- Hotel or leisure sector property experience is beneficial but not essential.
Skills & Attributes
- Commercially astute with a practical, solution-focused approach.
- Confident advising senior stakeholders and working autonomously.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with strong attention to detail.
Working Pattern & Benefits
- Hybrid working: four days office-based, one day working from home.
- Competitive salary of £80,000 – £90,000, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, pension contribution, and private healthcare.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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