Legal Counsel - Property

Michael Page Legal; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a legal professional to provide support for property portfolio management. Responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, preparing title reports, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates should have a valid Practising Certificate, over a year of PQE, and strong skills in planning and communication. This role offers a competitive salary of £50k–£58k, generous holiday, and additional wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

3 extra paid Wellbeing days

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Private medical insurance options

Wellbeing discounts, including gym memberships

Qualifications

• To hold a valid Practising Certificate (or equivalent) to carry out Reserved Work.
• 1+ years PQE managing own legal caseload within a law firm or housing association.
• Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritise work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, providing clear legal input.
• Support major projects with legal guidance to identify risks early.
• Prepare and review title reports for acquisitions and disposals.
• Handle small-scale disposals, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Respond to requests for licenses, wayleaves, and deeds of easement.

Skills

Excellent planning skills

Strong commercial awareness

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop strong working relationships

Good judgement and discretion

Education

Valid Practising Certificate

1+ years PQE

Job description

Overview

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

Client Details

One of the UK's leading housing associations.

Description

• Manage your own varied caseload, taking responsibility for progressing matters efficiently and providing clear, practical legal input.
• Support major projects across the business, offering timely legal guidance to ensure risks are identified early and decisions are well‑informed.
• Prepare and review title reports, analysing property information to support acquisitions, disposals, development work, and wider operational needs.
• Handle small‑scale disposals, including drafting and reviewing documentation, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to requests for licenses, wayleaves, and deeds of easement.

Profile

• 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
• 1 years + PQE working within a law firm, in-house legal department, housing association or local authority and managing own legal caseload of similar cases
• 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 judgement and discretion

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £58,000 per annum.
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• 3 extra paid Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service