Estates Lawyer

Page Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business in the UK is seeking an experienced Estates Legal Counsel to lead core estate projects. This permanent position offers part-time flexibility (20 hours), a competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension and flexible working arrangements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with experience in property law. This is a career-building opportunity in a high-performing environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Solicitor or equivalent with solid experience in property / estates or project-based legal work.
• Comfortable advising on leases, acquisitions, disposals, and infrastructure-project documentation.
• Skilled at commercial drafting, negotiation and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Advising on estate-related matters including site acquisitions and leases.
• Supporting project teams with legal input on property-development.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating property and commercial contracts.

Skills

Solicitor or equivalent

Experience in property/legal work

Commercial drafting and negotiation

Risk assessment in property contexts

Organised and proactive

Job description

Lead Core Estate Projects

• Lead core estate projects in a respected manufacturing business
• Part-time flexibility and strong development focus

About Our Client

This employer is a global manufacturing business with a strong UK presence. They are committed to innovation, sustainability and people development. Their UK website emphasises flexible working, training opportunities and a culture built on respect, responsibility and continuous improvement. Employees highlight benefits such as a pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and a well-structured progression path.

Job Description

The Estates Legal Counsel will be :

• Advising on estate-related matters, including site acquisitions, ownerships and leases
• Supporting project teams with legal input on property-development and infrastructure works
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating property and commercial contracts and agreements
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks relevant to estates and property projects
• Working closely with internal stakeholders (operations, estates, finance) to align legal strategy with business objectives

The Successful Applicant

The Estates Legal Counsel should be :

• A solicitor or equivalent with solid experience in property / estates or project-based legal work
• Comfortable advising on leases, acquisitions / disposals, and infrastructure-project documentation
• Skilled at commercial drafting, negotiation and risk assessment in property contextsAble to engage effectively with non-legal teams, offering pragmatic and clear legal advice
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple estates or project files concurrently

What's on Offer

This permanent role offers a salary of £30,500 (circa £53,500 FTE) part-time (20 hours) + significant car allowance + up to 8% bonus. The employer provides a strong benefits package including pension contribution, flexible working arrangements and a culture of training and internal mobility. You will join a business committed to sustainability and innovation, where your role will make a tangible difference. This is more than just a job - it's a career‑building opportunity in a high‑performing manufacturing environment. If you're an experienced Property Lawyer, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.