Estates Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Estates Legal Counsel for a respected manufacturing business in the UK. This part-time role (20 hours) involves advising on estate matters, supporting project teams, and negotiating property contracts. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with strong experience in property law. Offering a salary of £30,500 pro rata plus benefits including a car allowance and a culture of training and innovation.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Flexible working arrangements

Significant car allowance

Up to 8% bonus

Qualifications

• Solid experience in property/estates or project-based legal work.
• Comfortable advising on infrastructure-project documentation.
• Able to engage effectively with non-legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise on estate-related matters, including site acquisitions, ownerships and leases.
• Support project teams with legal input on property-development.
• Draft, review and negotiate property and commercial contracts.

Skills

Commercial drafting

Negotiation skills

Risk assessment

Advising on leases and acquisitions

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Overview

• 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 contexts
• Able 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.