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Commercial Lawyer

Location: Leeds, England

Category: Legal Jobs

Posted on: 2025/09/10

Job description
Commercial MLS Lawyer (3-5 PQE) – Asset Management

Location: Leeds OR Manchester

I’m excited to be partnering with a Top 20 Law Firm to recruit for an exceptional opportunity within their Managed Legal Services (MLS) team. They’re looking for a talented MLS Lawyer (3–5 years PQE) with expertise in asset management to join their Property group.

This role offers a unique chance to work within a dedicated client team, managing a diverse portfolio of assets while delivering top-tier legal service.

The Role

As an MLS Lawyer, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing legal and commercial solutions for clients, ensuring compliance and efficiency across a wide range of asset management matters. Key responsibilities include:
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating asset management documents such as leases, licences, surrenders, variations, and consents.
• Handling lease grants, renewals, assignments, terminations, and related transactions to the highest standard.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and codes of practice for the client’s portfolio.
• Collaborating closely with the client’s in-house legal, estates, and operational teams to provide a seamless and tailored service.
• Offering clear, concise advice on legal and commercial strategies tailored to the client’s portfolio.

What You’ll Need
• Qualified solicitor with 3–5 years’ PQE in English law, ideally within a busy asset management team.
• Proven expertise in asset management, particularly lease negotiations, renewals, surrenders, and handling large property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the legal and commercial challenges specific to asset management.
• An interest in leveraging legal technology to enhance service delivery.
• Bonus: Experience in the food and beverage sector.
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