Job Description
Senior Commercial Property Counsel
Reading – Hybrid Working
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel (Property) to provide commercially focused and efficient legal solutions alongside risk management support across all areas of the business, from property to procurement. This role will involve delivering robust and legally sound contracts, managing disputes, and supporting property acquisition, disposal, and estate management activities. You will play a key role in providing high-quality, agile, and commercially driven property transactional and litigation support for the ongoing management of a large and diverse property portfolio.
What You Will Do:
* Advise the business on litigation, property, telecommunications, and general estate management matters.
* Analyse legal rights and provide strategic, commercially focused advice, including negotiations with site providers and/or their legal representatives.
* Deliver timely, cost-effective legal solutions, ensuring external legal spend is managed efficiently.
* Oversee the work of external lawyers, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed strategies, standards, service levels, timelines, and budgets.
* Support the development and continual improvement of processes and policies, with a focus on leveraging relevant legislation (including the Electronic Communications Code).
* Facilitate project activities and deliverables across all sites.
* Collaborate closely with property colleagues to meet business requirements and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.
What We Are Looking For:
* Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
* Experience in commercial property or property litigation (essential).
* Strong understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential).
* Experience in private practice and/or in-house roles within relevant fields.
* Proven ability to manage high workloads, adapt quickly, and acquire new skills.
* Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to thrive under pressure while remaining organised, efficient, enthusiastic, and resilient.
* Capable of working in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Experience managing large property portfolios.
* Process improvement and change implementation.
* High-volume dispute resolution and litigation.
* Health & Safety and regulatory experience.
* Telecommunications industry knowledge.
* Familiarity with the Electronic Communications Code.
To apply for the Senior Commercial Property Counsel, please send your CV to Jagadeshwar.Sandhi@projectpeople.com