Reference: JN- Posted: Location: London, England, GBContract type: Full timeCompany: Michael PageJob function: LegalSubsector: Property / Construction
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- In HouseSector: PropertyWhere: LondonContract type: PermanentConsultant name: David TaylorConsultant phone: Job Nature: RemoteIn-house property solicitor role (Remote
- office attendance once per fortnight)Privately owned and expanding specialist residential property business.About Our Client Our client is a privately owned and expanding specialist residential property business focused on the acquisition, refurbishment, letting and refinancing of retirement (age-restricted) leasehold flats across South East England.
The business has a large and rapidly expanding portfolio.
Job Description This is a newly created in-house role.
The solicitor will act exclusively for the business on its own transactions, running the legal process on residential leasehold acquisitions from instruction to completion across several concurrent transactions.
The role demands a high degree of autonomy.Responsibilities include:Manage the full legal process on leasehold purchases from instruction to completion, running multiple transactions simultaneouslyReview titles, leasehold documentation and survey reports; obtain legal search insurance in lieu of traditional searchesRaise and resolve pre-contract enquiries; agree service charge retentions with sellers, to be resolved upon receipt of end of year service charge statements from the managing agentReview leases for age-restriction clauses, assignment provisions and sub-letting conditions specific to retirement stockProduce a standardised legal report on title for each acquisition, covering lease term and unexpired years, freeholder and managing agent details, ground rent, service charge, section 20 works, reserve fund, fire risk assessment, asbestos report, buildings insurance, age qualification, assignment and sub-letting provisions, unusual covenants, applicable fees (registration, SDLT, land registry,
In-house Property Solicitor (Remote - fortnightly office visit) in Kennington employer: Michael Page International
As a not-for-profit organisation based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and high-performing work culture that prioritises professional growth and meaningful transformation. Our commitment to employee development is matched by a competitive salary and a standard benefits package, making us an excellent employer for those looking to make a significant impact in the technology and telecoms sector.
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