Senior Legal Counsel

EG On The Move; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EG On The Move is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in real estate to join our dynamic Legal Team in Blackburn. This role emphasizes providing legal advice on property transactions and corporate matters while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will be instrumental in cross-functional projects, conducting due diligence, mentoring junior team members, and engaging in various legal matters. A competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits await the right candidate.

Benefits

Bonus Incentive

Up to 15% Retail Discounts

Flexible Working Hours

Free On-site Parking

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Legal Assistance

Learning & Development Opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Qualifications

• 5-6 years PQE in legal.
• Experience in conducting title due diligence.
• Ability to draft and negotiate various real estate agreements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property due diligence and provide reports on title.
• Draft and negotiate real estate agreements.
• Provide legal input across departments.

Skills

Title Due Diligence

Property Transactions

Negotiation

Commercial Legal Advice

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Role: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Hours: Full-Time / Permanent

Company: EG On The Move

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate to join our dynamic Legal Team. This role offers a broad and engaging remit, with a strong focus on real estate matters alongside exposure to wider corporate legal work.

Working closely with internal stakeholders across departments, you’ll provide clear, commercial legal advice on property transactions and related corporate matters. You will play a key role in cross-functional projects, conducting detailed property due diligence, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Conduct property due diligence and provide detailed reports on title and transactional documents
• Offer property-related corporate support
• Collaborate across departments to gather instructions and provide legal input
• Mentor and guide junior team members on specific tasks
• Maintain a solid understanding of Land Registry processes and SDLT requirements
• Draft and negotiate a variety of real estate agreements
• Provide property-related support to the Utilities/EV team
• Ensure all necessary approvals are obtained before completing real estate transactions
• Contribute to broader commercial, litigation, and corporate legal matters
• Assist with data protection queries, working closely with the external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel when required

This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.

What’s in it for you?

Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:

• Bonus Incentive
• Upto 15% Retail & Food to Go discounts including Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Sbarro & Chaiiwala
• Flexible Working Day (8am –10am start with an 8-hour workday)
• Free On-site Parking
• On-site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Employee Assistance program
• Support for mental and financial well-being
• Life insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Retail Discounts
• Learning & Development opportunities to support your growth
• Salary Sacrifice Pension

What we are looking for:

• Must be at least 5-6 years PQE
• Have demonstrated experience in conducting title due diligence and preparing detailed reports
• Experience in drafting and negotiating licenses, agreements for lease, agreements for sale, transfers, leases, substation leases and easements
• Previous in house experience is not essential but would be advantageous

Be a part of it:

As EG On the Move grows, we’re excited to welcome talented individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where expertise and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of something meaningful!

Please note, to be hired for this role you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Retail

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