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Legal Counsel - Site Set ups

Northamptonshire Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking a Property Legal Counsel based in Northampton to join a leading UK house-building business. You'll be responsible for advising on commercial property, development, contract and leasing matters and working closely with stakeholders to support growth. Join a legal team where your expertise will make a real impact.
  • 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/divestment's 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.

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6865968
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Property
Location
Northamptonshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-102025-6865968