Property Legal Advisor

Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Grass Roots Academic Support is supporting one of their clients in Norfolk who is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Advisor.
With three innovation parks situated on the outskirts of Norwich and one opening soon in Stowmarket, they offer fantastic career development opportunities within a growing company!
Specializing in commercial property contracts, this role is mainly based near Coltishall, North of Norwich, with a requirement to travel to other sites around Norfolk. What They offer:
• Competitive salary.
• 26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Career progression and personal development opportunities.
• Being part of a ‘team’ as opposed to just being a number. • Company sick pay and private medical insurance. About the role: The Commercial Property Legal specialist will be the primary gatekeeper for all leasing activities across our business parks.
This role is responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial leases for our 300+ SME tenants. You will act as the bridge between the management and sales team and our tenants, ensuring legal compliance and customer centricity. Key Responsibilities: Lease & Legal Documentation
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial leases, renewals, licences to alter, deeds of surrender, and related tenancy documentation
• Manage the end-to-end lease process from instruction through to completion and ongoing administration
• Maintain accurate lease records and ensure all documentation is compliant and up to date Commercial Property & Legal Process Support • Provide guidance to internal teams on commercial landlord and tenant matters, including lease obligations, rent reviews, service charges and break clauses • Liaise with external solicitors and professional advisors where required
• Ensure legal processes are followed correctly and efficiently throughout the tenancy lifecycle The Ideal Candidate:
• Experience in commercial property, lease administration, legal services, or commercial real estate management • Strong working knowledge of commercial leases and landlord & tenant processes
• Previous experience drafting and managing lease documentation and renewals
• Ability to confidently interpret and explain legal terminology and lease obligations to non-legal stakeholders and small business owners • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and document management skills • Commercially aware, customer-focused, and able to work collaboratively with operational and sales teams
• Experience working within a law firm, commercial property environment, or in house property team would be advantageous. For further information about this role and remuneration please contact David Appleyard