In-House Residential Property Lawyer
3 days ago
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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