Regional Legal Counsel – Real Estate & Construction (Residential)

Untypical Limited; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Private medical insurance

Holiday Buy Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Independent working

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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.