In-House Property Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced In-House Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded housing organization in Birmingham. The role involves advising on property title and ownership, legal drafting, and managing a varied caseload. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £45,500 and a flexible working arrangement of three days in office and two days from home. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work while collaborating with senior legal professionals.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangement

Supportive environment with legal professionals

Qualifications

• Solicitor or non-qualified lawyer with demonstrable property law experience.
• Comfortable advising on freehold, leasehold, title and tenure issues.
• Skilled in legal drafting and interpretation of property documentation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and advise on property title, ownership, and tenure.
• Improve responsive title queries and property information service.
• Prepare post-disposal documentation such as deeds of covenant.

Skills

Property law experience

Legal drafting

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Job description

• Immediate Start Role
• Flexible work pattern (3 in office / 2 home)

About Our Client

You'll be joining a well‑established, highly regarded housing organisation committed to quality and community impact. With a substantial property portfolio and a focus on service improvement and innovation, they value professional development, supportive leadership, and collaborative culture. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in an in‑house legal environment.

Job Description

The In‑House Property Lawyer will be:

• Investigating and advising internal stakeholders and, where required, third parties on property title, ownership, tenure, boundary responsibilities, covenants and easements.
• Delivering and improving a responsive title queries and property information service, including helpline support.
• Providing practical advice on leasehold and general property matters.
• Identifying and advising on restrictions, disposals and lease terminations.
• Supporting with property transactions, including disposals, wayleaves, staircasing, easements and associated consents.
• Preparing post‑disposal documentation (deeds of covenant, postponements, compliance certificates).
• Supporting the Senior Property Lawyer on portfolio and ad hoc projects.
• Progressing land transfers and adverse possession claims.

The Successful Applicant

The In‑House Property Lawyer should be:

• A solicitor or non‑qualified lawyer with demonstrable property law experience.
• Comfortable advising on freehold, leasehold, title and tenure issues.
• Skilled in legal drafting and interpretation of property documentation.
• Able to manage a varied caseload with attention to detail.
• A clear communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary: £45,500
• 12‑month fixed term contract with an ASAP start.
• Flexible working: 3 days in office, 2 days from home.
• Exposure to a broad range of property law work across an established in‑house team.
• A supportive environment with opportunities to work closely with senior legal professionals.

If you're an experienced In‑House Property Lawyer, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.