Regional Solicitor - Location Flexible

JR United Kingdom; Brambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Regional Solicitor - Location Flexible, Colden Common

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24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.
With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.
Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.
Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary/Purpose

This role can be based from Wolverhampton, Bristol, East Anglia or Southern Counties.
The Regional Solicitor is a key role within the Group Legal team, providing full legal support to Taylor Wimpey’s business operations in relation to the acquisition, development and disposal of land for residential purposes (and related matters) and other tasks as may be required from time to time. This includes the overall management of legal services to TW on a regional basis, working closely with both internal management teams and external legal service providers as appropriate. The Regional Solicitor should be a trusted adviser and “sounding board” to their BU Management Teams, Divisional Chair(s) and Strategic Land Management Teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overall management of legal services and all development related legal issues on a regional basis, liaising with Divisional Chair(s) and Business Unit Managing Directors, Land Directors, Strategic Managing Directors and other members of the legal team as necessary.
• The Regional Solicitor’s specialist skills are in respect of land and property law, however the Regional Solicitor is available to provide broader legal and commercial advice and direction as necessary.
• Management of relationships with panel and other law firms, ensuring compliance with legal requirements of the Operating Framework and panel firm appointment terms. High level monitoring of transactions and maximising value received from panel law firms.

Transactional Work

• Undertake hands-on transactional work including land acquisition/disposal by way of outright purchase, conditional contracts, options, collaboration and joint venture agreements.
• Involvement in development related planning advice and documentation, development agreements, JV agreements and all ancillary development related documents.
• Other project work and legal tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Working with the Group Legal team and Panel law firms

• Help to develop and promote the Group Legal team as a key part of TW’s operations by providing high quality legal advice.
• Sharing TW’s common commercial objectives by acting as legal, commercial and transactional facilitators.
• Helping to identify and manage risk in relation to legal and operational issues.
• Liaising with Divisional Legal Managers and conveyancing team in relation to plot conveyancing related issues.
• Supporting the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary with ad hoc projects.

Assisting with the provision of guidance/training to the business

• Current/new legislation and regulatory matters affecting TW’s business operations.
• Internal policies on legal and compliance topics.
• Standardisation of processes and promotion of best practice for all legal matters.
• Preparation of specific standard form documentation relating to all aspects of development land acquisition and disposals.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years PQE with transactional residential development experience.
• Qualified solicitor.
• Experience in Residential development.
• Ability to communicate well with all stakeholders.
• Set clear and professional standards.
• Well planned and organised.
• Develop good relations and act with integrity.

What We Offer At Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.
We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs.
We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Internal Applicants

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.