In-House Solicitor / Legal Counsel (Real Estate & Property) in Harrow

Key Responsibilities

1. Property Transactions & Finance:
   • Manage and coordinate all legal work for acquisitions, disposals,
     development sites and refinances
   • Review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, enquiries, undertakings, CPs,
     TR1s, leases, deeds, guarantees, warranties, title matters and lender
     requirements
   • Liaise with external solicitors, surveyors, lenders, brokers, valuers, and
     internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion
   • Support funding structures involving external funders, SPVs, and group
     entities
2. Leases, Tenancies, Landlord/Tenant Law & Occupier Matters:
   • Draft, review, advise on and negotiate ASTs, commercial leases, FRI leases,
     variations, assignments, surrenders, tenancy agreements, licences, and
     renewals
   • Advise the business on Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 including security of
     tenure, lease renewals, opposition grounds, and contracting-out procedures
   • Ensure full compliance with current and upcoming UK housing legislation
     including Renters Reform and changes to possession, eviction, notice
     procedures and tenant protections
   • Handle rent arrears, serve statutory demands, Section 8/21 notices, and
     manage possession processes with third-party agents where required
   • Manager and advise on tenant disputes, dilapidations, forfeiture advice,
     tribunal or court matters and enforcement actions
3. Block Management, Service Charges & Compliance:
   • Oversee legal aspects of block management including service charge
     disputes, arrears recovery, Section 20 consultations, major works
     compliance, company secretarial compliance, and regulatory requirements
   • Support with tribunal applications and responses, leaseholder challenges
     and first-tier tribunal matters where required
   • Advise on managing agents’ obligations, RMCs, RTMs, and freehold/leasehold
     structures
4. Corporate, Commercial & Governance:
   • Prepare and review shareholder agreements, intercompany agreements,
     development agreements, commercial contracts, JVs, NDAs and contract
     documentation
   • Ensure the business maintains strong legal compliance and risk controls
     across all entities
5. Construction & Development:
   • Review construction contracts, warranties, collateral warranties, bonds,
     CDM compliance, and consultant appointments
   • Support with variations, extensions of time, claims, dispute resolution and
     contractor negotiations
6. Employment Law & HR Support:
   • Draft, review and maintain employment contracts, consultancy agreements
     and self-employed contractor agreements, policies, handbooks and internal
     HR documentation
   • Advise on UK employment and HR law matters including hiring, termination,
     redundancy, disciplinaries, grievances, IR35 considerations and employment
     status risk
   • Support directors and management with day-to-day HR legal queries and risk
     mitigation

Requirements

What We’re Looking For Qualified solicitor (UK) with strong experience in property, real estate, or commercial law Ability to manage a high-volume, varied caseload across multiple group companies Commercially minded, proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-moving entrepreneurial environment Strong communication and drafting skills with the ability to work independently Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience

About the Company

We are a UK-based property investment, development, and asset management company specialising in the acquisition, development, and management of residential, commercial, hospitality, and self-storage assets. Our activities include commercial-to-residential conversions, ground-up developments, portfolio investment, and long-term asset management across income-producing and development-stage properties.

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