This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Legal & Compliance team at a pivotal point for the business.
Client Details
A well known house builder.
Description
- Lead legal support on land acquisitions, disposals and development transactions, including options, promotions and conditional contracts.
- Advise on legal risks throughout the residential development lifecycle, covering land, title, planning, infrastructure and property rights.
- Structure and negotiate complex development, investment and partnership arrangements, including joint ventures and forward-funding transactions.
- Support strategic growth initiatives across build-to-rent, affordable housing, rental investment and institutional partnerships.
- Provide commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across Development, Land, Investment, Commercial and Finance teams.
- Lead complex negotiations and manage significant legal and regulatory risks within robust governance frameworks.
- Oversee plot sales, corporate property matters and office lease arrangements.
- Manage external legal advisers, ensuring high-quality service and effective cost control.
- Mentor and develop junior legal team members, enhancing technical expertise and commercial capability.
Profile
- Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, with significant post-qualification experience in real estate, property and development
- Expert knowledge of land acquisition, residential development, disposals and the wider property lifecycle.
- Experience of build-to-rent, rental investment, affordable or social housing, institutional investment or working with public sector bodies would be advantageous but is not essential
Job Offer
- Competitive salary
- Bonus
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Hybrid working of 2-3 days in the office
- Flexibility around childcare.
Senior Legal Counsel - Property in Bournemouth employer: Michael Page Legal Careers
Join a leading retail business in Cheshire that prioritises employee development and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a strong commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and community engagement, this organisation not only offers meaningful career opportunities but also encourages you to contribute your ideas and take ownership of your work. Experience a supportive environment where your legal expertise will be valued and recognised as part of a dynamic team driving innovative projects.
Contact Details:
Michael Page Legal Careers Recruitment Team
