Legal Counsel

LDA

. Manage and oversee the LDA's commercial property leasing portfolio .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeDublin • IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing commercial property leasing, including negotiating and advising on lease documentation, conducting due diligence, and providing legal support for property transactions. Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to navigate complex legal challenges while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5 Years PQE In Property MattersCommercial Lease NegotiationDue Diligence ConductingLegal Documentation ReviewStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Commercial Property LeasingLease Documentation NegotiationLand AcquisitionsDisposals Of LandLegal Advice ProvisionContract ManagementDispute ResolutionEstate ManagementPlanning ApplicationsRisk Management

Soft Skills

Proactive Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailOrganizational SkillsStrong Communication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

LDACommercial UnitsMUDsAffordable-For-Sale UnitsPart V AgreementsUtility Connection AgreementsConsultant AppointmentsCollaboration AgreementsGovernanceLegal Budgets

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and oversee the LDA's commercial property leasing portfolio
Represent the LDA as landlord and own the legal workstream for commercial leases, agreements for leases, renewals, and licences
Take instructions from the LDA Asset Management business unit and collaborate with the asset management team to complete transactions on time
Provide day-to-day legal assistance to LDA business units on property transactions and development arrangements
Negotiate, review, and advise on commercial lease documentation
Conduct and advise on property and transaction due diligence
Negotiate leases and agreements for lease across commercial units
Manage ancillary landlord consents
Advise internal teams on estate management and pre-litigation disputes
Instruct and oversee external legal counsel and manage legal budgets and timelines
Set up OMCs required by MUDs for LDA-owned schemes
Support pipeline projects, site assembly, and planning applications
Advise on disposals of land and affordable-for-sale units
Support Part V agreements, estate management arrangements, and utility connection agreements
Support consultant appointments, commercial contracts, collaboration agreements, and development agreements with stakeholders including local authorities
Advise on and attend dispute-resolution matters, including RTB and Court matters, where required
Contribute to knowledge-building, templates, know-how, governance, and risk management within the Legal business unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years PQE in property matters, with hands-on experience in commercial lettings, land acquisitions and disposals, and related contracts
Ability to provide practical legal advice grounded in the LDA's operating context and in plain language
Proactive problem-solving ability and ability to navigate complex legal and commercial challenges
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational and administrative skills
Positive “can-do” attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team
Ability to execute in relatively ambiguous and complex situations
Ability to prioritise and juggle multiple actions simultaneously
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and action-oriented
Sound judgment, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Commitment to promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce
Reasonable accommodation