Real Estate Solicitor – Milton Keynes

Overview

In this role you will handle a predominantly real estate caseload for household-name clients in the drinks, hospitality and leisure sector. You will join a specialist team within a leading national firm and work closely with seasoned partners. You will tackle freehold and leasehold transactions, development and pre-let work, and ongoing estate management, while also engaging with operator-specific issues with expert support. This is a client-facing, impact-driven position that helps shape property-led strategies for the sector. A compelling hook is the opportunity to influence high-profile property matters for hospitality brands at scale.

Responsibilities

• Freehold and leasehold acquisitions and disposals
• Development and pre-let arrangements
• Portfolio re-gears
• Day-to-day estate management including leases, licenses, variations, easements, and ancillary agreements

Key requirements

• 4+ years PQE
• Interest and enthusiasm for drinks, hospitality and leisure sector
• Awareness of operator-specific issues (TUPE, TOGC, capital allowances, licensing/regulatory) with specialist support as needed

• Real estate transactions (freehold/leasehold)
• Development and pre-let work
• Estate management (leases, licenses, variations, easements)
• Knowledge of operator-specific issues in hospitality (TUPE, TOGC, licensing)
• Regulatory and licensing considerations

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