Leasehold Enfranchisement Associate

Job Description

Leasehold Enfranchisement Associate 2+ years PQE l Top 50 Firm l Bristol

The firm:

This firm has a unique transatlantic heritage and has successfully combined scale and profitability not dissimilar to what you see within silver circle firms.

As such, they are able to assemble large-scale commercial services for its clients which includes FTSE 350 companies, significant corporations and government organisations.Some of their key sector focuses includes energy, logistics and infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, technology, transport and much more.

They put a real emphasis on innovation and the firm has several unique infrastructure features that are dedicated to finding new ways of working which will improve client outcomes and drive the business forward.

This is a robust corporate firm, however, partner approachability and a buzzing social calendar mean that there is a tangible sense of togetherness amongst their lawyers.They are also very well known for championing accessibility to the legal profession and have a strong track record in facilitating social mobility.

The role:

Rare opportunity for a Enfranchisement Associate 2+ years PQE looking to join one of Bristol’s premier law firms with one of the largest residential development teams in the UK.

This team is looking to welcome an Associate who can advise on lease extension cases, collective enfranchisement cases, and transactions under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and Landlord and Tenant Act 1987.

You will be able to run statutory lease extension files from beginning to end, including preparing and submitting FTT applications, complying with FTT directions, drafting leases and transfers and liaising with Property Litigation colleagues to issue court claims if not completed within statutory completion deadlines.

This role offers the chance to deepen your technical ability and industry knowledge by working alongside experienced lawyers who foster an inclusive working environment.

The ideal candidate:

An in-depth understanding of the Leasehold Enfranchisement sector/market
Knowledge of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967, the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987
Ability to assist with the team's wider Residential Investment client base to assist on both property management issues and wider portfolio disposals