Legal Counsel - Site Set ups

Overview

Lead complex property and commercial law in a major house-builder. Strong career development in a growing legal team.

About Our Client

The client is a well-established house-building organisation committed to quality, sustainability and delivering homes across the UK. They promote a culture of internal talent development - "nearly 70% of senior leadership are internal promotions". Their "Rewards & Benefits" page emphasises fair pay, annual pay reviews and strong wellbeing and recognition programmes. The business emphasises teamwork, innovation and growth, offering clear career pathways and the opportunity to influence large-scale property projects.

Job Description

The Property Legal Counsel will be:

• Advising on commercial property transactions, developments, leases and licences
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex property-related contracts and agreements
• Working with development, construction, finance and operations teams to align legal risk with business strategy
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, planning and property law obligations
• Enhancing legal templates, policy and process for property/development teams

The Successful Applicant

The Property Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with solid experience in commercial property law and development work
• Comfortable drafting and negotiating leases, licences, acquisitions/divestments and development agreements
• Skilled at advising operational teams on legal risk, regulatory issues and governance
• A confident stakeholder communicator, adept at working with commercial, finance and construction teams
• Commercially astute, detail-oriented and proactive in supporting growth initiatives

What's on Offer

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, combined with a broad benefits package reflecting the organisation's investment in people:

• Fair-pay commitment, Living Wage accreditation and annual pay reviews.
• A structured training and development programme with strong internal promotion potential.
• Wellbeing support, recognition awards, share-save schemes and pension options.
• A role where your legal expertise will contribute meaningfully to property strategy, growth and governance - more than just a job, a career opportunity.

If you're an experienced Property Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.