Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Part-Time Legal Counsel for a fixed-term contract in Basingstoke. The successful candidate will provide legal support for a large property portfolio, managing matters such as asset management, land sales, and legal documentation. Candidates should possess a law degree and relevant experience in property transactions. Benefits include hybrid working, onsite parking, and 25 days of holiday. This role offers 30 hours of work per week and covers maternity leave.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Parking available onsite

Qualifications

• Law degree and professional legal qualification required.
• Previous experience in property transactions from a private practice or In-house setting.
• Strong skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the strategic asset management of the property portfolio.
• Handle a broad range of property-related legal matters.
• Manage legal processes for the sale of small parcels of land.
• Process requests for licenses, wayleaves, and deeds of easement.
• Carry out reviews of title, planning, estate documents and leases.

Skills

Strong skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents

Ability to manage legal risks and provide practical solutions

Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Education

Law degree and professional legal qualification

Job description

About Our Client

This Part-Time Legal Counsel position is working as part of a large In-House legal team who have a large property portfolio across the country. They are committed to maintaining high legal standards and providing expert advice across their operations.

Job Description

Provide legal support for a large property portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Part time- 30 hours per week, hybrid working
• Provide legal support for the strategic asset management of the property portfolio
• Handling a broad range of property-related legal matters and maintaining accurate legal records
• Manage legal processes for the sale of small parcels of land
• Handle variations of restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims
• Process requests for licenses, 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
• Carry out reviews of title, planning, estate documents and leases to provide reports and advice

The Successful Applicant

The successful Part-Time Legal Counsel should have the following skills and experience:

• A law degree and professional legal qualification
• Previous experience of working on property transactions from either a private practice or In-house setting
• Strong skills in drafting and reviewing legal documents
• An ability to manage legal risks and provide practical solutions
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

What's on Offer

This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave working 30 per week.
Hybrid working is available.
Parking is available onsite.
A wide range of benefits including pension scheme and 25 days holiday.