Lead: Commercial Property Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Lead Counsel - Commercial Property with ECC (Electronic Communications Code) experience to lead the transactional function within a busy Legal and Compliance team supporting a large-scale estates and infrastructure programme to join our Telco Partner based in Theale.This is a senior role combining team leadership, hands-on legal delivery, and operational oversight, working closely with Estates teams, internal stakeholders, and external solicitors to deliver high-volume property transactions efficiently and at scale.About the RoleYou will lead a team of Property Counsels and Transactional Case Managers, ensuring consistent, high-quality delivery across a demanding and fast-paced portfolio of telecoms property work.The role covers a broad range of transactions, including:Code Agreements (new sites, renewals, variations)Lease and licence negotiationsFreehold acquisitions and disposalsYou will also play a key role in improving how legal services are delivered by driving efficiency, standardisation, and continuous process improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team ManagementLead, manage, and develop a transactional legal teamAllocate workloads and oversee delivery against programme targetsProvide technical guidance on complex and high-value mattersFoster a high-performing and collaborative team cultureTransactional DeliveryPersonally manage a portfolio of complex and strategic transactionsSupport negotiations and resolution of legal and ..... full job details .....