Head of legal - Property & Estates

Page Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK mobile infrastructure services company is seeking a Head of Legal for its Reading office. The role involves establishing a strong legal function and overseeing the property legal area. The successful applicant will have extensive experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage with senior stakeholders strategically.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus of 20%

Car allowance of £650 per month

Permanent position offering stability

Professional and supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 15 years PQE in law, ideally with both private practice and in-house experience.
• Experience managing legal functions in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong property legal function for business growth.
• Develop and define the legal strategy for property.
• Lead and motivate the legal team.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Education

UK qualified lawyer with at least 15 PQE

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Head of legal - Property & Estates, Reading

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Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Join a leading UK mobile infrastructure services company
• Join a strong brand

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established business & service provider with a strong presence in the telecoms sector. As a medium-sized company, it operates with a focus on excellence, offering professional services tailored to meet client needs.

Job Description

• Establish a strong property legal function which is capable of supporting the strategic growth of the business
• Develop and define the legal strategy for the property legal area ensuring that the legal team support the business to deliver on its business Plan
• Support the GC to develop and translate company strategy into a set of OKR's and legal performance targets.
• Develop and define the estates and acquisition strategy for the business from a legal perspective
• Develop a strong relationship with shareholders and other stakeholders to develop reporting templates that ensure shareholders have sufficient visibility and understanding of the commercial function of the business.
• Structure, lead, develop and motivate the team to ensure that personal and team objectives are met.
• Provide strategic support to the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team in matters relating to property and estates and the running of the business.
• Initiate, develop and manage relationships with external law firms to ensure they are appropriate for the advice sought.
• Lead in budget and cost management and ensure cost effective contracts are in place and OKRs/ SLAs for performance is set and clear
• Be the trusted advisor of the business and undertake/support critical negotiations with third parties where necessary
• Advise on disputes and manage high-value litigation and be actively involved in key strategic projects; coordinate the organisation's response to litigation or any potential legal challenge

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Legal should have:

• UK qualified with at least 15 PQE, with excellent commercial property experience acquired both in private practice and/or in-house.
• Experience of managing a legal function in a fast-moving technical environment dealing with high volume /transactional deals and teams of lawyers
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to influence and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with excellent judgement and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to think "outside the box" and develop innovative strategic solutions.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and Boards

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £110,000 to £130,000 DOE.
• An attractive bonus of 20%.PA
• Car allowance of £650 per month (£7,800 annually).
• Permanent position offering stability and growth opportunities.
• A professional and supportive company culture.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom