Legal Counsel

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their In-House Legal team. This exciting role involves managing a diverse caseload of property-related legal matters, providing strategic legal support, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Landlord and Tenant law and experience in drafting residential leases. With a commitment to equality and diversity, the organization fosters an inclusive culture and offers a hybrid working model. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working

£450 flex-pot annually

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme matched up to 12%

Flexible working options

Private medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Critical illness cover options

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar legal role, handling property-related legal matters.
• Strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant law and drafting leases.

Responsibilities

• Manage legal processes for property-related cases and maintain legal records.
• Provide legal support for strategic asset management of property portfolio.

Skills

Landlord and Tenant law

Drafting residential leases

Legal documentation and record keeping

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Planning and prioritization

Education

Practising Certificate

2+ years PQE

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Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our In-House Legal team at SNG. This is a new role that will be reporting into one of our Senior Legal Counsels and working together with Legal Advisers and other Legal Counsels.

Based in the Basingstoke office, you'll combine home and office working. There will be some requirements to travel to our offices as and when required, so you should be happy to travel

The role

You'll be responsible for your own caseload of legal cases as well as working with senior members of the team to partner with the business to resolve more complex legal cases and provide strategic input.

Your main focus will be to provide legal support for the strategic asset management of SNG's property portfolio, handling a broad range of property-related legal matters and maintaining accurate legal records. This includes:

• Manage legal processes for the sale of small land parcels.
• Handle variations of restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims.
• Process requests for rights of way, wayleaves, and deeds of easement.
• Review and respond to resident and private owner applications for property modifications.
• Ensure accurate legal documentation and record keeping, including deeds of covenant and signing/sealing processes.
• Oversee licensing for various land-related activities.
• Carry out reviews of title, planning, estate documents and leases to provide reports and advice.

What we're looking for

You'll need previous experience in a similar legal role, with experience in legal matters relating to Property.

You'll also need:

• To hold a valid Practising Certificate (or equivalent) to ensure you can carry out Reserved Work as defined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, as well as be responsible for the supervision of members of the team who are not qualified to undertake Reserved Work
• 2 years + PQE working within a law firm, in-house legal department, housing association or local authority and managing own legal caseload of similar cases
• Strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant law and substantial experience of drafting residential leases
• Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritise your work
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop strong working relationships within the Legal team, with internal clients and other third-party stakeholders
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion

Equality and Diversity is fundamental to creating an inclusive culture at SNG and we embrace and understand the importance of diversity of thought, especially in our leadership positions.

We welcome candidates with a growth mindset who imbue these values and are excited to be part of an organisation that is leading change.

What you'll receive from us

We have some fantastic benefits on offer, including:

• Hybrid working (currently a minimum of 2 days in the office)
• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

If you're looking for a role where you can really make an impact, apply now to be considered!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Housing and Community Development

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