In-House Legal Counsel

Allison Homes; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading residential property development company as an In-House Property Lawyer in Peterborough, where you'll support a diverse portfolio through legal compliance and strategic decision-making. This role requires a skilled solicitor with experience in property law and will offer opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Group Life Assurance

Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Approx. 4-5 years PQE preferred, but other levels considered.
• Strong background in property law, residential developments experience.
• Solid understanding of regulatory compliance such as anti-money laundering.

Responsibilities

• Advise on site acquisitions, disposals, and land development agreements.
• Draft and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across the Group.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

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Allison Homes Group Limited is a leading residential property development company headquartered in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. With a proud legacy of delivering high-quality homes, the Group operates across the East Midlands, East of England, and Southwest regions of the UK.

Through its regional offices in Peterborough, Castle Donnington, Tiverton, Norwich and with a new sub-office opening soon in Bristol to support continued growth in the Southwest, Allison Homes transforms carefully selected sites into vibrant, sustainable communities.

The Group includes several subsidiaries such as Allison Homes Limited, Allison Homes SW Limited, and Allison Homes East Midlands Limited, and is committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and community enhancement.

We are seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Property Lawyer to join our legal team. This role is central to supporting the legal needs of our 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 & 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 & Governance

• Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance across the Group (e.g. data protection, health & 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.

What you will bring

Legal Qualification: Qualified solicitor in England and Wales.
Post-Qualification Experience: Approximately 4–5 years PQE is typical, but we welcome applications from those with more or less experience who demonstrate the right capabilities.
Property Law Expertise: Strong background in property law with direct experience advising on residential and affordable housing developments.
Broader Legal Exposure: Some experience or familiarity with corporate and finance matters.
Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of key regulatory frameworks, including anti-money laundering, anti-bribery, and UK sanctions compliance.
Drafting & Negotiation: Excellent legal drafting skills and a confident negotiator.
Commercial Acumen: Able to deliver legal advice aligned with business goals and commercial priorities.
Independence & Initiative: Self-sufficient and proactive, with the ability to manage a diverse and evolving workload.
Collaborative Approach: A team player who thrives in a dynamic and growing legal function.

Desirable Skills
In-House or Developer Experience: Previous in-house experience or work with property developers is a plus.
Specialist Knowledge: Familiarity with planning law, construction law, affordable housing schemes, or environmental/ESG legal considerations.
Dispute Resolution: Experience with commercial disputes or construction-related claims.
Governance Support: Exposure to board-level governance or executive-level meetings.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-growing organisation with changing priorities and evolving legal needs.

What you get in return

• 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.
• Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
• 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 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opt in – Simply Health Cash Plan.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Allison Homes? If this sounds like you, apply today by sending us your CV along with a covering email or letter to[emailprotected] by the closing date of 27th June 2025.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.