In-House Residential Property Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Beaconsfield, United Kingdom Shanly Homes Full time

The Shanly Group has an extensive residential property portfolio, including a significant ground rent portfolio of freehold reversions and long leaseholders. Currently, all lease extension and enfranchisement work is outsourced to external law firms. We are looking to bring the non-contentious aspects of this work in house.


This is an office-based role working as part of our team in Beaconsfield. We are ideally looking for part-time candidates working between 24 to 32 hours per week.


About the In-House Residential Property Lawyer role

Reporting to the Group Operations Director (a qualified solicitor), we are seeking a skilled and experienced solicitor or legal executive to contribute directly to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our lease management processes by dealing with the non-contentious aspects of residential lease extensions and other residential property matters in-house. This includes:

  • Manage voluntary and statutory residential lease extensions on behalf of the Group companies, as freeholder, end to end.
  • Handle the non-contentious elements of leasehold enfranchisement matters.
  • Support the long leasehold property manager with the preparation, review and completion of deeds of variation relating to long leases and the variation of freehold rent charges.
  • Deal with the disposal of some of the Group’s retained landholdings, such as access roads and surplus parcels of land left post development.
  • Liaise with leaseholders, their solicitors, and other relevant parties.
  • Ensure compliance with current and upcoming legislation, including the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and subsequent changes.
  • Maintain accurate records and case management.


About you

  • Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 3 years' PQE specialising in residential property law, ideally with a focus on long leasehold matters.
  • Experience managing a caseload of matters with minimal supervision.
  • Strong understanding of leasehold legislation and procedures.
  • Experience with both voluntary and statutory lease extensions.
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Registered Providers would be an advantage but is by no means necessary.
  • Ability to manage a high workload and prioritse effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.


What we offer in return

  • Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture
  • Impressive, modern office space providing an enjoyable space to work from
  • Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and shops
  • Easy to commute to with great road connections being just off the M40 and within a 10 minutes’ walk to Beaconsfield train station
  • A privately-owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary)
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days to a max of 30 days
  • Pension scheme through salary exchange
  • Free life assurance
  • Access to an on-demand GP service
  • Many wellbeing benefits – free weekly fitness sessions, discounted gym membership, employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme
  • Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors
  • Plus many more social events throughout the year.

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