Property Lawyer 3+ In-house - Remote or Hybrid - South-West

Expanding medical services business that is backed by private equity is seeking its first property lawyer. This exciting new role will report directly into the Legal Director and be responsible for all commercial legal property work across the group with a particular focus on acquisition support. This is a great opportunity to gain varied experience within a fast-growing business.

This role is being offered as either fully remote (with attendance twice a month at our Resource Hub in Taunton for keeping in touch days with the wider team) or a hybrid working contract if you are within a commutable distance of Taunton.

• Commercial property support on practice acquisitions to include preparing and negotiating leases, producing reports on title and lease summaries and reviewing acquisition documents.
• Taking the lead on a wide range of commercial property matters including lease management, rent reviews and planning.
• Proactively managing and reporting on legal property risks within the business advising relevant stakeholders in line with objectives whilst ensuring compliance with current legislation.
• Maintaining and updating the group lease schedule ensuring lease events are notified and managed effectively.
• Creating and updating commercial property group precedents.
• Providing advice on disputes with landlords and devising strategies for overcoming them.
• Liaising with external parties such as law firms, our investors, our landlords and insurers.

What we’re looking for from you

• Demonstrated experience in supporting acquisitions, negotiating leases and lease management generally.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to work autonomously but collaboratively within a supportive team.
• A pragmatic and commercial approach. Used to working effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment. Able to balance conflicting priorities.
• Accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Appetite for taking responsibility and seeing things through to completion.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• UK qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE. This is an approximate guide and we are happy to consider candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience.