Land Rights Counsel - Energy & Utilities (Hybrid)

ESP Utilities Group; Walton On The Hill; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility management company in Walton Oaks seeks a Procurement Category Manager to manage land rights transactions and supervise junior legal staff. This role includes negotiating contracts and advising on legal matters within a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside relevant qualifications like a Chartered Institute of Legal Executives certification. The position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits including generous holidays and private medical insurance.

Benefits

26 days holidays increasing to 28

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Company training programs

Volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience managing and negotiating leasehold and freehold transactions.
• Experience in complex legal matters and providing legal advice.
• Strong organizational skills to plan and achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and negotiate land rights transactions from instruction to completion.
• Supervise junior legal team members and assess proposed amendments.
• Provide legal advice to colleagues related to various legal matters.

Skills

Leasehold and freehold purchase and sales management

Easements and deeds of covenants

Commercial contract negotiation

Strong communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or Qualified Solicitor

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A utility management company in Walton Oaks seeks a Procurement Category Manager to manage land rights transactions and supervise junior legal staff. This role includes negotiating contracts and advising on legal matters within a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and analytical skills, alongside relevant qualifications like a Chartered Institute of Legal Executives certification. The position offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits including generous holidays and private medical insurance.