In House Legal Counsel - Commercial Property
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
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England, West Yorkshire, Leeds
LeedsWest Yorkshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 07 Feb 2018
- Closes
- 08 Mar 2018
- Ref
- TF/60986
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
THE COMPANY
A major national business has a well stablished legal team, and is seeking to appoint additional in house counsel to join the property team. This hire is driven by both acquisitions and organic growth. The business is renowned as an excellent employer, with an established and high calibre team, interesting range of work, and work from home / flexible working policies
THE ROLE
This is a diverse role which will comprise a wide range of general commercial property work. It will comprise a mixture of commercial freehold and leasehold work, acquisitions and disposal, landlord and tenant, development work some occasional litigation, and offers the opportunity to broaden your skillset if interested, eg to support on some construction related matters. In short a role with much more variety than you would usually find in a law firm.
ABOUT YOU
You'll need to have a strong background in commercial property, gained from a reputable law firm or other in house team. That probably means you'll need at least 4 years pqe to be able to operate at the level required You'll need to be comfortable taking on a wide range of varied property queries, and not be afraid of being outside your comfort zone.
THE BENEFITS
On offer is a highly competitive salary, a great range of benefits including bonus and enhanced pension, and the ability to undertake flexiwork, or work from home. Please note that whilst initially offered on a 12 month fixed term contract basis there is a strong chance that for the right individual this role will become permanent.
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