MLS Senior Lawyer

Property MLS Senior Lawyer (4-10 Years' PQE)Birmingham, Manchester or LeedsShape the Future of Real Estate Legal ServicesAre you a commercially minded property lawyer looking for something beyond a traditional law firm role?We're looking for a talented Property Lawyer to join our growing Property Managed Legal Services (MLS) team within Vario, Pinsent Masons' market-leading alternative legal services business. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of legal service delivery, combining high-quality technical legal work with meaningful client relationships, innovative ways of working, and the support of a collaborative national team.You'll work closely with major clients across a range of asset management and real estate finance matters, becoming a trusted adviser while helping deliver efficient, technology-enabled legal solutions. If you enjoy client contact, taking ownership of complex work and being part of a business that is transforming how legal services are delivered, we'd love to hear from you.About VarioVario is Pinsent Masons' professional services business, bringing together legal expertise, flexible resourcing, managed legal services and legal technology to help clients solve complex challenges more effectively.As part of Vario, our Managed Legal Services team delivers high-quality legal work at scale for some of the UK's leading organisations, combining technical excellence with innovative delivery models. You'll join a business that is continuously evolving, investing in technology, and creating exciting career opportunities for ambitious lawyers.What You'll Be DoingAs a senior member of the team, you'll play a key role in delivering exceptional service and developing strong client relationships.Your responsibilities will include:Acting as a trusted legal adviser, working closely with clients' legal, estates and operational teamsLeading the negotiation, drafting and management of a broad range of commercial property asset management matters, including: LeasesLicencesVariationsSurrendersExtensionsConsents and related agreementsAdvising on and managing real estate finance transactions, including: Certificates of titleChargesSearchesOfficer's certificatesLegal opinionsBuilding strong relationships with clients and understanding their commercial objectivesCollaborating with colleagues across Vario and Pinsent Masons to deliver seamless legal solutionsSupporting continuous improvement initiatives and embracing technology-enabled ways of workingSupporting the development and supervision of junior team members through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and quality oversightWhat We're Looking ForYou'll be a confident and commercially focused property lawyer who enjoys building relationships and delivering practical solutions.We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:Qualified as a lawyer in England & Wales with approximately 4-10 years' PQEStrong commercial property experience, particularly within asset managementExperience advising on real estate finance mattersExperience supporting large property portfolios or complex client accountsExcellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skillsA proactive, client-centric approach and the ability to provide commercially focused adviceAn interest in legal innovation, technology and modern service delivery modelsExperience of commercial acquisitions or plot sales would be advantageous but is not essentialWhy Join Us?At Pinsent Masons you'll find the quality work and client exposure of a leading international law firm combined with the flexibility, innovation and variety of a modern legal services business.We offer:Exposure to leading national and international clientsA collaborative and supportive team environmentOpportunities to develop specialist expertise and broaden your experienceAccess to innovative legal technology and new ways of workingOngoing learning, development and career progression opportunitiesOur Commitment to InclusionAt Pinsent Masons, our strength lies in our differences.We're proud to be a Disability Confident employer, a member of The Valuable 500, a founding member of the Mindful Business Charter, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, and a proud partner of Neurodiversity in Law.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, succeed and bring their authentic selves to work.#LI-VG1Full timePosting Date: