Associate/Partner - Lease Advisory

We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Associate / Partner (dependent on experience) to join our Landlord and Tenant team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced property professional to lead and advise on a broad range of landlord and tenant matters across the North of England, while playing a key role in growing the business and strengthening our market presence.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing lease events, leading rent review and lease renewal instructions, and providing strategic advice to a diverse client base across the core commercial property sectors. Alongside delivering exceptional client service, the role will involve developing new business opportunities, expanding client relationships, promoting the firm's services and contributing to the continued growth and success of the team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, excellent negotiation skills, commercial awareness and a proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Undertake rent reviews, lease renewals and lease re-gears on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
• Provide strategic landlord and tenant advice across a range of commercial property sectors.
• Lead negotiations and deliver commercially focused outcomes for clients.
• Act as an Expert Witness in relation to rent review and lease renewal disputes, including representation before arbitrators, independent experts and the courts where appropriate.
• Manage and develop client relationships at all levels, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality and responsive service.
• Review leases and interpret complex lease provisions to support negotiating strategy and client advice.
• Conduct property inspections and take accurate measurements where required.
• Deliver valuation input and market evidence to support lease event negotiations.
• Prepare clear, concise and professional reports, recommendations and client presentations.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across service lines to identify and maximise cross-selling opportunities.
• Identify, secure and develop new business opportunities through networking, relationship building and referrals.
• Contribute to the growth of the business by developing existing client accounts and expanding service offerings.
• Represent the firm within the marketplace through industry events, networking activities and professional associations.
• Support marketing initiatives, thought leadership content and business development campaigns to raise the profile of the team and the wider business.
• Mentor and support junior team members where appropriate, contributing to the development of technical and professional standards.

Requirements

• MRICS qualified.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Significant experience in rent review, lease renewal and lease re-gear negotiations.
• Thorough knowledge of landlord and tenant legislation and commercial property practice.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and business development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to build credibility and develop trusted adviser relationships with clients and professional contacts.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple instructions effectively.
• Experience preparing reports, negotiating strategies and professional advice for clients.
• Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently and as part of a wider team.
• An established professional network and ability to generate work would be advantageous, particularly for Partner-level candidates.

Benefits

• Hybrid working - to give you the flexibility you need
• Holidays: 27 days and up to 30 days
• Car allowance
• Private health insurance - individual cover
• Enhanced auto enrolment pension scheme - to help you save for the future
• Life assurance - to protect your loved ones should the worst happen
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme - discounted bicycles
• Flu and eye care vouchers - to keep you healthy
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 health & wellbeing support
• Help@Hand Remote GP app - to give you and your family access to medical experts quickly
• Platform hosting 1000s of discounts at your favourite retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, leisure & days out venues, gyms and more
• Family & wellbeing policy - including enhanced maternity pay, menopause support, neurodiversity support, carer support, company sick pay and much more

Plus a Flexible benefits policy that allows you to pick and choose additional benefits as below:

• Purchasing up to 5 days additional holiday
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounted dental insurance
• Discounted private medical insurance for family cover
• Discounted critical health insurance and more

We recognise that diversity in all its forms including but not limited to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, and background - enriches our workplace and enhances our ability to serve our clients and community effectively. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, knowing their unique perspectives are welcomed and appreciated. We actively seek applicants from all backgrounds and want you to get in touch even if you don’t have all the skills we have asked for - we will support you with the development you need.