Property Lawyer - In-House

South Yorkshire Temporary £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking a Property Lawyer to join an established in-house legal team in South Yorkshire. You'll support UK & Ireland property legal work on a 12‑month fixed term contract, working 3 days per week (2 onsite, 1 remote).
  • Rare In-House Property Role
  • Flexible part‑time role with hybrid working

About Our Client

Our client is a major household name with an expansive UK & Ireland property footprint spanning retail, manufacturing, and distribution sites. They're recognised for operational excellence and collaborative working, offering professionals an inclusive culture and opportunities to contribute to high‑profile property projects. You'll be part of a supportive legal function driving commercial and compliant outcomes across the organisation.

Job Description

The Property Lawyer will be:

  • Handling a wide range of property legal work across the client's UK & Ireland portfolio
  • Leading negotiations and completions for conditional Agreements for Lease, Leases, and Licences to Alter
  • Managing title reviews, searches, enquiries, due diligence, reports and summaries
  • Preparing and agreeing Deeds of Surrender and serving break notices
  • Advising on the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 and related statutory provisions
  • Reviewing and negotiating heads of terms for lease renewals and re‑gears
  • Preparing Deeds of Variation, Reversionary Leases and associated documentation
  • Managing SDLT and Land Registry submissions accurately and efficiently
  • Providing clear, pragmatic advisory support on day‑to‑day property queries

The Successful Applicant

The Property Lawyer should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with experience in property law
  • Skilled in managing a broad range of property legal matters
  • Commercially aware with strong organisational and communication skills
  • Comfortable balancing legal rigour with business priorities
  • Able to analyse issues and provide clear, best‑practice legal advice

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary £60,000-£70,000 pro‑rata for part‑time working
  • 12‑month fixed term contract with hybrid working (3 days/week 1 remote, 2 in office)
  • Immediate start and opportunity to work on varied property transactions
  • Supportive legal team within a large, multi‑site national group



If you're an experienced Property Lawyer, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6927147
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
South Yorkshire
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-012026-6927147