In House Counsel

TipTopJob; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an In House Counsel to support their growing legal team in Peterborough. The role requires a commercially minded lawyer with expertise in property law and a focus on supporting the legal needs of a dynamic private housebuilder. The successful candidate will manage property transactions, ensure compliance, and contribute to strategic decision-making while enjoying a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday (extending to 27 after two years)

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Group Income Protection Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of around 4-5 years post-qualification is anticipated.
• Strong background in advising on residential property development.
• Exposure to corporate and finance matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and manage legal aspects of site acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance across the Group.

Skills

Property Law

Drafting Skills

Negotiation Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Commercial Awareness

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

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In:House Counsel

Location: Peterborough (With hybrid/flexible working options)

Salary: Competitive

The company pride themselves on being an award:winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.

Their mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to their communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.

They are proud of their people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything they do. Their Values are at their heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness and Passion.

The Role

They are seeking a commercially minded and experienced In:House Property Lawyer to join their legal team. This role is central to supporting the legal needs of their growing development portfolio, including land acquisition, planning, construction, corporate structuring, and financing.

You will work closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to ensure legal compliance, manage risk, and contribute to strategic decision:making across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Property Transactions

• Advise on and manage legal aspects of site acquisitions, disposals, and land development agreements.
• Support on planning, advise and manage infrastructure agreements including section 106, Section 278 and Section 38 agreements, and property due diligence.
• Liaise with external counsel and local authorities where necessary.
  
  

Commercial and Contractual Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts (supplier, construction, JV agreements etc.)
• Support various departments (Sales, Construction, Procurement) on legal risk management.
  
  

Compliance and Governance

• Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance across the Group (e.g. data protection, health and safety, anti:bribery)
• Maintain and develop internal policies and procedures to support good governance.
  
  

Company Secretarial

• Support company secretarial duties, including maintaining statutory registers and assisting with board meetings, resolutions, and filings.
• Liaise with external company secretarial service providers as needed.
  
  

General Legal Support

• Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders across the business.
• Manage and coordinate with external counsel on more complex or specialist matters.
• Support financing activities including loan agreements, security documentation, and investor relations.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
• They anticipate the successful candidate will have experience equivalent to around 4:5 years post:qualification, though they welcome applications from candidates with more or less experience who can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
• Strong background in property law, with experience of advising on residential property development and affordable developments.
• exposure to corporate and finance matters.
• Demonstrated understanding of compliance frameworks, including AML, anti:bribery, and UK sanctions regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to align legal advice with business strategy.
• Proactive, self:sufficient, and capable of managing a varied workload independently.
  
  

Benefits

• Direct influence on legal strategy and business decisions.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to a wide range of legal and commercial matters
• Opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious business.
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, to include:
• 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
• Pension Scheme.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Smart Health E

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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