🚀 In-House Property Solicitor

Joining the Hakim Group means becoming part of a close-knit family of independent Optical practices across the UK and Ireland.

A career where empowerment, innovation, and unwavering support create a truly fulfilling experience. A career that’s not just fulfilling but a bit like joining a secret club of the happiest eye-care professionals. We are seeking an In-house Property Solicitor to support our ambitious growth journey.

About The Role

Join our dynamic Mergers & Acquisitions team as an In-House Property Solicitor, where you will work alongside seasoned legal professionals in the fastest-expanding optical business in the UK. Be part of our growth story and elevate your legal career in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.

This is a new role, in which you’ll have the opportunity to shape our work processes and contribute to our ongoing growth.

This role is an office-based role at our HQ in Darwen. BB3 1AE

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and advise on all aspects of the group’s property transactions, such as:
• Lease renewals
• New Sites – new leases, purchases
• Closure/relocation - lease assignments, surrenders, notices
• Estate Management - rent reviews, alterations licences
• Some freehold acquisition work;
• Assist with Real Estate input into the Group’s M&A activity
• Support store rollout plans, refits, and lease rationalisation initiatives.
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of real estate documentation.
• Provide legal support and risk-based guidance on property-related issues to Group practices and internal stakeholders. You will act as a key point of contact for property queries from the Estates and Facilities teams
• Liaise with external counsel, surveyors, planning consultants, and other professionals as necessary

The Ideal Candidate

You are a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, either newly qualified or with up to two years of experience in commercial property law. Ideally, you have worked at a reputable law firm or within an in-house legal team, focusing on commercial real estate transactions. You possess strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, along with commercial awareness and a solutions-oriented approach. You enjoy a varied workload, working both autonomously and collaboratively with business stakeholders. A genuine interest in in-house practice and a solid understanding of property law principles, particularly regarding Landlord and Tenant matters, will be beneficial.

You'll Receive

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Additional leave
• Sick pay
• An Extra Day off for your Brithday