In-House Commercial Lawyer

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • £50k - 70k per year + Uncapped Bonus

Key Responsibilities 

  • Review and provide legal advice on title matters. 

     

  • Review and advise on corporate structures and governance arrangements. 

     

  • Conduct and manage litigation matters, including issuing and defending proceedings, debt recovery, and forfeiture actions. 

     

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and property-related agreements, including but not limited to: 

     

  • Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) 

     

  • Management agreements 

     

  • Service Level Agreements (SLAs) 

     

  • Headleases and underleases 

     

  • Letting agreements 

     

  • Partnership agreements 

     

  • Draft and review introductory agreements. 

     

  • Draft, review, and advise on tenancy agreements, including: 

     

  • Licences 

     

  • Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), including supported housing and care-related documentation 

     

  • Support eviction proceedings as required. 

     

  • Act as the responsible person and key administrative point of contact for matters relating to Companies House and HM Land Registry (HMLR).  

     

 

Qualifications and Experience 

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales (or equivalent qualification). 

     

  • Current practising certificate. 

     

  • Strong post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial, corporate, property, or real estate law, gained either in private practice or in-house. 

     

  • Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial and property-related agreements. 

     

  • Sound understanding of corporate structures, governance, and Companies House requirements. 

     

  • Experience handling or overseeing litigation matters, including debt recovery and property-related proceedings. 

     

  • Familiarity with landlord and tenant law, including tenancy agreements and eviction processes. 

     

  • Experience with finance, loan, and security documentation. 

     

  • Ability to work autonomously in an in-house environment and manage multiple matters concurrently. 

     

  • Strong commercial awareness with a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach. 

     

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external advisers. 

     

 

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