In-House Commercial Property Lawyer
Beaconsfield | Full-time
As a privately owned, multi-award-winning commercial property investor, Sorbon Estates is dedicated to delivering a lasting, positive impact in the communities in which we invest. With an established track record of enhancing both properties and their surrounding environments, we take pride in our diverse, continually evolving portfolio.
This hands‑on role offers the chance to work across office, retail, industrial, residential and moorings. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of a wide range of non-contentious commercial property matters while contributing directly to a prestigious portfolio.
You will report directly to the Managing Director and join a collaborative team that values initiative, expertise and quality results.
What you’ll be doing
- You will be the principal legal advisor and first point of contact for all property-related legal matters across our high-value portfolio in the Thames Valley and South East.
- Lead on tenant relationship management and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
- Work closely with the Estates team on tenant disputes, lease covenant breaches and pre‑action litigation correspondence.
- Prepare and oversee statutory legal notices (including 1954 Act and Section 25 notices), conduct title reviews and negotiate lease terms.
- Submit SDLT returns and Land Registry applications promptly, providing weekly transaction updates to the Managing Director.
- Review freehold and leasehold titles, negotiate contracts and transfers, draft and report upon titles, respond to CPSE queries, and raise/respond to title enquiries.
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial property documentation including leases, agreements for leases, licences to alter, surrenders, agreements to surrender, collateral warranties, deeds of variation, side letters, break notices and other associated documents.
About you
- A qualified solicitor (minimum 4 years PQE) with strong experience in non-contentious commercial property, and some residential exposure.
- Technically competent, commercially astute and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
- A proactive and collaborative team player with strong organisational skills, enthusiasm and IT proficiency.
- Able to advise senior stakeholders and work proactively.
- Confidently manage your caseload independently and instruct third-party lawyers.
What's in it for you?
- Friendly, supportive team and a welcoming culture.
- Impressive, modern office space providing an enjoyable environment to work from.
- Located in beautiful Beaconsfield Old Town, close to many cafés, restaurants and shops.
- Easy to commute to, with great road connections just off the M40 and within a 10-minute walk to Beaconsfield train station.
- A privately owned business with all the benefits of a financially strong company that has stood the test of time.
- BUPA cover
- Competitive salary.
- Discretionary annual and long-term bonus schemes (up to 15% of annual salary).
- Annual leave starting at 25 days up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Pension scheme through salary exchange.
- Free life assurance.
- Access to an on‑demand GP service.
- Many wellbeing benefits, including free weekly fitness sessions, discounted gym membership, employee assistance programme and cycle to work scheme.
- Discount scheme with savings across a range of sectors.
- Plus many more social events throughout the year.
Come and join Sorbon Estates on our ambitious growth path.
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