Operations Management Legal Counsel Competitive plus benefits Flexible

Untypical Limited; Bedford; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Descripción de la vacante

Untypical Limited is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to act as the primary legal contact for two regional offices, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. You will provide strategic legal advice across real estate, contracts, corporate, construction and litigation matters.

The role emphasizes risk management, governance, and driving process improvements as the company grows. Hybrid or office-based options are available across Bedford/Bury St Edmunds areas.

Formación

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 4–6 years PQE.
• Solid training from a reputable (top tier) law firm and/or business.
• Background in real estate, corporate, construction or litigation.
• Strong technical skills and an ability to think strategically in line with the company’s values and goals and risk generally.
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management experience across all levels.
• Capable of working independently and experienced in taking the initiative and responsibility for delivery of outcomes.
• Methodical with an excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and relationships and prioritise appropriately.
• Thrives in a fast paced environment staying calm and considered under pressure

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the go-to legal expert for two regional offices
• Advise the business on a wide range of matters: real estate, commercial contracts, corporate, construction, litigation
• Support the CLO and work closely with the business to identify and mitigate legal risksand drivers to support proactive risk management
• Provide high level input on land acquisition deals (using third party finance) in close partnership with the business and external legal advisers
• Track and manage litigation and support the CLO to give strategic direction to the business to resolve legal disputes and drive customer service excellence
• Manage and grow relationships with external lawyers and oversee legal budgets and spendto ensure cost effective and high-quality support
• Assist with Companies House registrations and administration, board meeting preparation and execution and corporate governance requirements
• Develop precedents, policies, and best practices to support business transformation
• Lead and deliver project initiatives that drive process and practice improvements across the business
• Champion legal tech adoption and innovative solutions to improve efficiency

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Independent working

Attention to detail

Educación

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Descripción del empleo

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

The untypical Group is comprised of Tilia Homes Limited and Hopkins Homes Limited and is backed by the European private equity firm, Terra Firma.

Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Holiday Buy Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

About The Role

We have an additional Legal Counsel vacancy that could be based from either of our Bedford or Bury St. Edmunds offices.

We’re an ambitious, growing residential developer looking for a Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team. This is a strategic, high-impact position where you’ll work independently as the primary legal point of contact for two regional offices, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer.

You’ll provide comprehensive legal advice across all areas of the business, acting as a trusted adviser to stakeholders at every level. This is an opportunity to influence key decisions, shape processes, and drive efficiencies as we grow.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the go-to legal expert for two regional offices
• Advise the business on a wide range of matters: real estate, commercial contracts, corporate, construction, litigation
• Support the CLO and work closely with the business to identify and mitigate legal risksand drivers to support proactive risk management
• Provide high level input on land acquisition deals (using third party finance) in close partnership with the business and external legal advisers
• Track and manage litigation and support the CLO to give strategic direction to the business to resolve legal disputes and drive customer service excellence
• Manage and grow relationships with external lawyers and oversee legal budgets and spendto ensure cost effective and high-quality support
• Assist with Companies House registrations and administration, board meeting preparation and execution and corporate governance requirements
• Develop precedents, policies, and best practices to support business transformation
• Lead and deliver project initiatives that drive process and practice improvements across the business
• Champion legal tech adoption and innovative solutions to improve efficiency

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with 4–6 years PQE (housebuilder experience is a plus, not essential)
• Solid training from a reputable (top tier) law firm and/or business
• Background in real estate, corporate, construction or litigation
• Strong technical skills and an ability to think strategically in line with the company’s values and goals and risk generally
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management experience across all levels
• Capable of working independently and experienced in taking the initiative and responsibility for delivery of outcomes
• Methodical with an excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters and relationships and prioritise appropriately
• Thrives in a fast paced environment staying calm and considered under pressure

untypical operate across four regions in England – Eastern, Western, Central and Anglia. We’re committed to making a positive difference in the local areas we build new homes. We create neighbourhoods with a real lasting impact - the kind of community that people can be proud of for generations to come. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and diverse employer of choice and take pride in building careers, not just communities.

Terra Firma has a 30-year track record of investing in transformational private equity, operational real estate and infrastructure plus. Since 1994, Terra Firma has invested €18 billion in 40 businesses with an aggregate enterprise value of over €51 billion. Terra Firma manages and advises its own investment funds , and acts as a private equity advisor with institutional capabilities to a variety of other investment partners, including family offices and private individuals.