Interim Real Estate Lawyer | c.3-5 PQE
Global Technology & Infrastructure Business
We're working exclusively with a large, internationally active technology business on an interim Real Estate Counsel hire to support a significant and time-critical property workstream as part of a major post-acquisition integration programme.
This is a hands-on, high-volume role with a clear deliverable and a firm deadline - ideal for a real estate lawyer who enjoys getting things done and wants to make a tangible impact from day one.
The Opportunity
You will be leading on the asset transfer process across a large volume of commercial leases - obtaining landlord consents, managing the transfer mechanics and working through the portfolio systematically.
The sheer scale of the workload is what makes this role compelling - this is a real opportunity to own a significant programme of work within a well-resourced, globally recognised business.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and manage a high-volume portfolio of commercial leases in connection with an asset transfer programme
- Obtain and track landlord consents across a large number of landlords and lease arrangements
- Advise on the mechanics of UK asset transfers in the context of a corporate integration
- Liaise with and instruct external counsel on specialist matters including Scottish leases
- Work closely with internal stakeholders across legal, corporate and property teams
- Drive the workstream forward autonomously, managing volume and pace to meet the October deadline
About You
- England & Wales qualified, c.3-5 PQE
- Strong commercial real estate background - ideally with experience of lease assignments, landlord consents and property transfers in a corporate or transactional context
- Comfortable managing high volumes of matters simultaneously and working to tight deadlines
- Pragmatic, organised and able to hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding
- Experience of post-acquisition integration or corporate restructuring contexts a significant advantage
- Scottish property law experience useful but not essential - external counsel will be instructed for Scottish matters
Why This Role?
- Exclusive mandate - not available elsewhere
- 6-9 month contract with a clear scope and deliverable
- Genuine ownership of a high-profile, business-critical workstream
- Work within a globally recognised technology business at an exciting point in its growth
- Immediate or near-immediate start required
- Hybrid office requirements (3 days in the office)
This is moving quickly. If your profile fits - or you know someone it might - please reach out now.
lewis.kerr@thesjp.co.uk | mark.makram@thesjp.co.uk
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Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
