Legal Counsel - property

Michael Page Legal; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecom sector is seeking a Legal Counsel specializing in property to provide expert legal advice and manage external lawyers. This role involves strategic negotiation and compliance management, offering a salary of £70,000 to £75,000 along with additional benefits in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus of 10%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

10% pension matched

Career growth opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years PQE in commercial property or property litigation.
• Experience with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
• Ability to handle large workloads.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation/property issues and estate management.
• Manage external lawyers and ensure compliance with budgets.
• Support project activities and reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Drafting

Negotiating

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Our client is looking for a Legal Counsel - property that will provide expert legal advice and support, focusing on property-related matters within the telecom's industry.

Client Details

The company is a well-established organisation within the telecoms sector. As a medium-sized enterprise, it is known for its innovative approach to delivering high-quality services and its commitment to compliance and legal integrity.

Description

• Advise the business on general litigation/property/telecoms issues and general estate management queries
• Analyse legal rights and provide strategic commercially focused advice and/or negotiating (where applicable) with the Site Providers and/or their solicitor
• Deliver excellent legal solutions on target and to budget ensuring external legal spend is effective and efficient
• Manage external lawyers appointed by the company to include approving documentation and ensuring that the external lawyers deliver: (a) agreed strategy, standards and service levels; (b) within defined timescales; (c) to budget; and (d) with added value, and provide reporting / management information as required.
• Assist with establishing and constantly improving effective and efficient processes and policies, particularly with regards to leveraging the Electronic Communications Code
• Support and facilitate project activities/deliverables on all sites
• Work closely with property colleagues to support their business requirements as well as reporting to the Shareholders

Profile

A successful Legal Counsel - property should have

• Must be a UK Qualified Solicitor
• 2 to 4 years PQE
• Commercial property or property litigation experience (essential)
• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential)
• Candidates with private practice and/or in-house experience in the above fields
• Ability to handle large workloads and to adapt and learning new skills
• Excellent Communication, Drafting and Negotiating skills
• Ability to work well and thrive under pressure
• Organised, efficient, enthusiastic and resilient
• An ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £70,000 to £75,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus of 10%.
• 10% pension matched up to
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Permanent role offering stability and career growth.
• Opportunity to work in a respected medium-sized business services organisation.
• Supportive and professional working environment