Legal Advisor

In-house Legal Advisor

Criterion Hospitality, a Central London based residential and commercial property company is seeking a qualified property solicitor to manage land and tenant issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and File Property Notices:

• Review notices to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Verify that notices have been sent in accordance with permitted service methods.

Attend Hearings:

• Prepare bundles for hearings, ensuring all necessary documents are gathered and organized.
• Review all relevant correspondence and documents related to the case.

Respond to Legal Claims Relating to Property Matters:

• Handle legal claims relating to properties, including drafting responses and representing the company's interests in negotiations or legal proceedings.

Provide Legal Advice:

• Offer legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters, including tenancy agreements, property disputes, and compliance issues.

Complete Letters Before Action:

• Draft and issue letters before action in cases where legal action is necessary to resolve disputes or enforce contractual obligations.

Advise on Historic Debt Recovery:

• Advise on strategies for recovering historic debts related to property rentals, including negotiating payment plans, issuing legal proceedings, and liaising with debt collection agencies if necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor with 5 years’ experience in landlord-tenant work.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, possession hearings, and bailiff applications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal documents and correspondence.

In-house Legal Advisor

Criterion Hospitality, a Central London based residential and commercial property company is seeking a qualified property solicitor to manage land and tenant issues.

Key Responsibilities:

Review and File Property Notices:

• Review notices to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Verify that notices have been sent in accordance with permitted service methods.

Attend Hearings:

• Prepare bundles for hearings, ensuring all necessary documents are gathered and organized.
• Review all relevant correspondence and documents related to the case.

Respond to Legal Claims Relating to Property Matters:

• Handle legal claims relating to properties, including drafting responses and representing the company's interests in negotiations or legal proceedings.

Provide Legal Advice:

• Offer legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters, including tenancy agreements, property disputes, and compliance issues.

Complete Letters Before Action:

• Draft and issue letters before action in cases where legal action is necessary to resolve disputes or enforce contractual obligations.

Advise on Historic Debt Recovery:

• Advise on strategies for recovering historic debts related to property rentals, including negotiating payment plans, issuing legal proceedings, and liaising with debt collection agencies if necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor with 5 years’ experience in landlord-tenant work.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, possession hearings, and bailiff applications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing legal documents and correspondence.