At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on property matters and support regional teams in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Well-established UK property developer with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus structure, car allowance, private healthcare, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive recruitment process encouraging diverse applicants to apply.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact on exciting residential development projects while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with experience in property law.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
LHH is currently partnering with a well-established and highly regarded UK property developer to support the growth of their in-house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or legal executive looking to move into, or further develop, an in-house career within a commercially driven environment. This organisation operates at scale across multiple regional offices and has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments. They offer a supportive and forward-thinking culture where legal professionals are genuinely valued as key contributors to the business.
The Opportunity
This role sits within a central legal function, supporting a number of regional teams. You’ll work closely with senior legal leadership and play a key role in advising on a broad range of property-related matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Building strong working relationships with regional stakeholders across the business
- Advising on a variety of property matters, with a particular focus on affordable housing and investor sales
- Supporting on wider land transactions, including disposals
- Assisting with planning and infrastructure agreements
- Conducting due diligence and reporting on title
This is a role offering real variety, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact across multiple projects.
About You
- Qualified solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
- Experience in property law, ideally including affordable housing, development work, or land transactions
- Familiarity with Section 106 or infrastructure agreements would be advantageous
- Previous experience working with a housebuilder or within a real estate practice is beneficial but not essential
- Strong communication skills and a commercially minded approach
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus structure
- Car allowance or company car
- Private healthcare and life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Flexible benefits platform
- A collaborative environment with clear opportunities for progression
If you’re looking for an in-house role where you can broaden your experience and work closely with a dynamic business, then please apply below.
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Legal Counsel Property - Residential Development in Devon employer: LHH
Join a leading UK property developer in Exeter, where your contributions as a Legal Counsel will be highly valued within a supportive and forward-thinking culture. This role offers competitive benefits, including a flexible working environment, private healthcare, and clear opportunities for professional growth, all while making a tangible impact on high-quality residential developments across the region.
