Estates Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm is seeking an Estates Legal Counsel to handle property and project-based legal matters. The role entails advising on contracts, property acquisitions, and compliance, making a significant impact within the business. The ideal candidate is a commercial property lawyer with over three years of experience, capable of engaging with senior leadership. Offering a salary of £30,500 (part-time) along with a car allowance and bonuses, the position emphasizes flexibility, sustainability, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Strong training and development culture

Car allowance

Qualifications

• A commercial property lawyer with at least 3 years of experience.
• Able to have discussions with the senior leadership team on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Advising on estate-related matters including site acquisitions and leases.
• Supporting project teams with legal input on property development.
• Drafting and negotiating property and commercial contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks relevant to estates.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders for legal strategy alignment.

Skills

Commercial property law expertise

Negotiation skills

Compliance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We're recruiting a Estates Legal Counsel to join Wienerberger. You'll focus on property and project-based legal matters, advising across contracts, property acquisitions/disposals and related compliance. This is a permanent, impactful role with flexibility and growth potential.

Client Details

Wienerberger are 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.

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

Profile

The Estates Legal Counsel should be:

• A commercial property lawyer with at least 3 years of experience
• Able to have discussions with the senior leadership team on legal matters that affect the business

Job Offer

This permanent role offers a salary of £30,500 (circa £53,500 FTE) part-time (20 hours) + 6k car allowance + up to 8% bonus.

Wienerberger 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.