In-House Legal Lead — Property & Commercial

Indevor Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Gym Membership

Free Lunches

Regular social & team events

Job summary

Indevor Group in Birchwood, Warrington, is seeking a Group Head of Legal – Property & Commercial to establish and lead our in-house legal function, advising the Board and group businesses through complex property transactions.

The role offers a salary of £80,000–£120,000 with a bonus scheme, and an opportunity to shape the group’s legal capabilities, recruit and develop the team, and work closely with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least five years PQE in commercial property/land transactions.
• Ability to manage transactions independently and support a new in-house legal function.
• Strong drafting/negotiation skills and commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Lead property and conveyancing transactions from negotiation to completion and registration.
• Review planning obligations and land-related agreements.
• Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, easements, covenants and title matters.
• Support infrastructure adoption, including drainage and roads.
• Advise on wider group commercial contracts and risk assessments.
• Develop templates, precedents, and records for ownership and obligations.
• Manage external advisers, bringing work in-house where value adds.

Skills

Property transactions

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Indevor Group in Birchwood, Warrington, is seeking a Group Head of Legal – Property & Commercial to establish and lead our in-house legal function, advising the Board and group businesses through complex property transactions.

The role offers a salary of £80,000–£120,000 with a bonus scheme, and an opportunity to shape the group’s legal capabilities, recruit and develop the team, and work closely with senior leadership.