Legal Counsel - Property
- birmingham, england, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
Job Description
Legal Counsel - Property
Working hours: 08:30-17:00
12 month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)
About Us
Join 2 Sisters Food Group / Boparan Private Office , one of the UK’s largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £6 billion and approximately 25,000 employees across multiple sites in UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland and Germany. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, property, farming and restaurants. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded Legal Counsel - Property to join our in-house legal team at 2 Sisters Food Group / Boparan Private Office.
Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel, you will support the management of a diverse and varied property portfolio spanning retail, investment and development. This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad in-house experience across a wide range of commercial property matters, while working with stakeholders across a major European business.
From portfolio management and landlord and tenant matters to acquisitions, disposals and development projects, this role offers real variety and the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive in-house legal team.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate leases, licences and a range of property-related documentation.
- Provide advice on landlord and tenant matters across the property portfolio.
- Advise on retail leases for well-known restaurant brands.
- Support acquisitions, disposals and property investment transactions.
- Undertake property due diligence and manage post-completion matters, including Land Registry applications and SDLT filings.
- Liaise with external legal advisers and other professional stakeholders.
- Support the management of legal and commercial risk across the property portfolio.
- Work closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and internal stakeholders across a broad range of property matters.
About You
- Newly Qualified Solicitor or a couple of years PQE.
- Experience, or a strong interest, in commercial property law.
- Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to legal advice.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Motivated to develop a broad and successful career within an in-house legal environment.
Why Join Us
- Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year
- Company Pension Scheme
- Cycle2Work Scheme