Job Description

Leasehold Enfranchisement: Solicitor/Legal Executive/Licensed Conveyancer Team: Leasehold Enfranchisement and Management Services
Location: City Point, Leeds Our client is a 28 partner, award winning law firm providing a full range of advice and services to clients. The Leasehold Enfranchisement and Management Services team (LEMS) specialises in residential leasehold related matters. The team is increasingly busy with a growing number of instructions, and they are recruiting for the above position. The team The LEMS team offers specialist legal support to landlords and leaseholders of residential flats. The work involves dealing with the following:

• lease extensions \xe2\x80\x93 negotiated or statutory;
• purchase and sale of freehold of leasehold blocks of flats \xe2\x80\x93 pursuant to collective enfranchisement, or \xe2\x80\x98right of first refusal\xe2\x80\x99 under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987;
• right to manage claims;
• drafting new leases;
• deeds of Variation to leases;
• licence for alterations;
• licence to assign;
• preparing and submitting applications to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).

The team are also instructed by a number of managing agents to support and deal with leasehold enquiries, including advising on interpretation of lease terms and enforcement of tenant covenants. Residential leasehold law is undergoing significant reform pursuant to the Law Commission consultation and proposals, and the team expect the work in this area to continue to grow as a consequence. What they are looking for They are looking for someone with the technical know-how and experience within Leasehold Enfranchisement law and work. However, if you have extensive experience within leasehold sale and purchase conveyancing and have an interest in specialising in residential leasehold property law, they would also be interested in hearing from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to specialise in a niche area of law where the work is varied and interesting. Key skills and experience

• the drive and enthusiasm to be part of a growing area for the Firm;
• excellent client care and communication skills;
• initiative and evidence of working pro-actively;
• excellent attention to detail;
• ability to organise and prioritise their workload effectively;
• a commercial understanding and outlook;
• an interest in business development, and growing this area of work.

They are currently only recruiting for positions based out of their Leeds office. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Leasehold Enfranchisement Law: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person