Job Description
Position: Legal Counsel, In-House Commercial Property Solicitor
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Bromley, Greater London, Kent (predominately office based with some scope for home working)
Salary Guide: £65,000 - £+5,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
As In-House Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for managing all legal aspects of the business, with a strong focus on Commercial Property, landlord & tenant including commercial leases and broader property-related legal matters. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance and managing risk while providing strategic legal advice for the business.
Responsibilities include:
Commercial Property: landlord & tenant including commercial leases and licenses, rent reviews, lease renewals, dilapidation's, acquisitions, and sales.
Additional:
Property, Litigation & Compliance: Residential ASTs, debtor legal management, section 8 & 21, managing dilapidation claims, service charge disputes, planning permissions, and compliance with new property legislation.
Finance & Contracts: Assisting with bank and insurance negotiations and documentation.
Employment & HR Support: Providing legal advice on employment matters as required.
Candidate specification:
UK qualified solicitor ideally between three and ten years PQE.
Strong commercial property background, with experience handling landlord & tenant including commercial leases.
Ideally some exposure of residential property, housing/property litigation and employment law (advantageous).
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice.
What's on Offer
Salary: £65,000 - £+5,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus benefits .
A key strategic role, working closely with senior leadership.
Who Should Apply?
UK Qualified Solicitor with either an In-House or Private Practice background will be considered.
Expertise within a broad range of Commercial Property, landlord & tenant matters.
You will be commutable distance to the Greater London/Kent region.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07+02 701 818 or at chris.ewles @lhh.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Bromley, Greater London, Kent (predominately office based with some scope for home working)
Salary Guide: £65,000 - £+5,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
As In-House Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for managing all legal aspects of the business, with a strong focus on Commercial Property, landlord & tenant including commercial leases and broader property-related legal matters. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring compliance and managing risk while providing strategic legal advice for the business.
Responsibilities include:
Commercial Property: landlord & tenant including commercial leases and licenses, rent reviews, lease renewals, dilapidation's, acquisitions, and sales.
Additional:
Property, Litigation & Compliance: Residential ASTs, debtor legal management, section 8 & 21, managing dilapidation claims, service charge disputes, planning permissions, and compliance with new property legislation.
Finance & Contracts: Assisting with bank and insurance negotiations and documentation.
Employment & HR Support: Providing legal advice on employment matters as required.
Candidate specification:
UK qualified solicitor ideally between three and ten years PQE.
Strong commercial property background, with experience handling landlord & tenant including commercial leases.
Ideally some exposure of residential property, housing/property litigation and employment law (advantageous).
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice.
What's on Offer
Salary: £65,000 - £+5,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus benefits .
A key strategic role, working closely with senior leadership.
Who Should Apply?
UK Qualified Solicitor with either an In-House or Private Practice background will be considered.
Expertise within a broad range of Commercial Property, landlord & tenant matters.
You will be commutable distance to the Greater London/Kent region.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07+02 701 818 or at chris.ewles @lhh.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Counsel, Commercial Property position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Hastings offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
