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