Legal Counsel - Property

Michael Page (UK); Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the UK is seeking a legal professional responsible for managing a varied caseload, supporting major projects, and preparing title reports. The ideal candidate will hold a valid Practising Certificate, possess at least 1 year PQE, and demonstrate excellent planning and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £58,000, generous holiday allowance, and a matched pension scheme among other benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

3 paid wellbeing days

2 paid volunteering days

Matched pension scheme up to 12%

Life cover at 4x salary

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay (6 weeks full pay)

Private medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Gym memberships

24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in law firm, in-house legal or comparable setting.
• Manage own legal caseload effectively.
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload efficiently with practical legal input.
• Support major projects with timely legal guidance.
• Prepare and analyze title reports for operational needs.
• Handle small-scale disposals and ensure compliance.
• Respond to requests for licenses and deeds.

Skills

Planning skills

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Judgement and discretion

Education

Valid Practising Certificate

Job description

• Excellent opportunity to join a leading housing association
• Varied scope of work.

About Our Client

One of the UK's leading housing associations.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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

  What's on 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