Expert Commercial Property Attorney

3 weeks ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom Walsall Housing Group Full time

Commercial Property Lawyer

Full-time, 37 hours per week.

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join our Legal team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality legal advice on a wide range of commercial property law matters, reporting into the Property and Commercial Law Manager. The team consists of 7 colleagues who provide advice and support to whg. Key responsibilities include undertaking all aspects of commercial property and general property law with a focus on landlord and tenant transactions.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong understanding of commercial property law, including drafting commercial leases, licences for land occupation, and telecommunication leases.
  • Ability to support commercial shop leases, assignment, deed of surrender, and rent deposits and forfeiture.
  • Experience in residential conveyancing, dealing with the sale and purchase of registered and unregistered, freehold and leasehold property.
  • Ability to handle general boundary disputes, ownership queries, encroachment, trespassing, and general property litigation.
  • Qualifications: A law degree or other relevant professional qualification.
  • Experience: A minimum of one year PQE (two years desirable) with exposure to working in-house or in a law firm practicing commercial property or general property law.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to produce reports and deliver presentations and training.

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary
  • 27 days of annual leave (plus Christmas shut-down)
  • Access to an annual leave purchase scheme
  • Participation in the defined benefit Local Government Pension Scheme or a choice of another great pension scheme
  • A health cash plan to enhance your wellbeing and claim back costs of prescriptions, eye care, dental, and complementary therapies
  • A range of shopping and leisure discounts
  • Structured learning and development opportunities
  • A friendly workplace environment and commitment to work-life-balance

About whg:

We are a housing association dedicated to providing affordable homes across the Midlands and creating sustainable communities. We believe everyone has the right to a safe and secure home, which is the foundation for a successful life. We have been recognised as a top employer in the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to providing opportunities and support for all applicants, including those with disabilities.

Visit our websitewww.whg.uk and read Our 2030 Plan.



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