In-house Real Estate Lawyer - 5+ years PQE
Rapidly expanding British business, Lancashire
A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Lawyer to join a progressive and innovative in-house legal team at a rapidly expanding Lancashire-based business.
The Role
As a pivotal member of both the legal department and the wider organisation, you will initially focus on providing expert legal advice and support on real estate matters, with opportunities to expand into other legal areas as you become established within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
Real Estate & Property
Conduct comprehensive property due diligence and prepare detailed reports on title and transactional documents
Provide property-related corporate support across the business
Draft and negotiate various real estate agreements
Maintain expertise in Land Registry processes and SDLT requirements
Ensure all necessary approvals are secured prior to completing real estate transactions
Support our Utilities/EV team with property-related matters
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Work closely with all departments to gather instructions and provide strategic legal input
Mentor and guide junior team members on specific projects
Contribute to broader commercial, litigation, and corporate legal matters
Assist with data protection queries in collaboration with our external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Essential Requirements
UK qualified solicitor
Minimum 5 years PQE in real estate law
Strong exposure to development work
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Desirable
Previous in-house legal experience (advantageous but not essential)
What They Offer
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding business
Scope for professional development across multiple legal disciplines
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