Senior Legal Counsel

Keepmoat Limited; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working from Lakeside Doncaster

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance and Health Assessments

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving

Job summary

Keepmoat Limited in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Real Estate) to provide strategic real estate guidance across land acquisition, development and disposals. You will partner with the General Counsel and executive leaders to shape governance, risk management and major project decisions.

This in-house role offers hybrid working from our Lakeside Doncaster office and the chance to influenceKeepmoat's long-term growth through high-profile developments and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.
• Strong experience in land acquisition, development and property transactions.
• Experience in private practice, in-house, or both.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercially focused real estate advice to support business decisions.
• Advise on land acquisition, development, disposals, partnerships and regeneration projects.
• Shape legal governance, risk management and best practice across the organisation.
• Engage with senior leaders and balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Land acquisition

Development

Property transactions

Advisory skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Great homes start with great people. At Keepmoat our purpose is clear, we create communities and transform lives. Every year we build thousands of high-quality homes that help more people and families find a place to call their own.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to do meaningful work, develop their careers and help shape the future of housebuilding.

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel (Real Estate) to join our in-house Legal and Compliance team. The role will be based from our head office at Lakeside, Doncaster with hybrid working.

The Role

This is a senior legal position with significant visibility across the business. Working closely with the General Counsel, Executive Leadership Team and regional stakeholders, you'll act as a trusted adviser on complex real estate matters, supporting key business decisions and helping to drive Keepmoat's continued growth.

You'll provide commercially focused legal advice across land acquisition, development, disposals, strategic partnerships and regeneration projects, while helping shape legal governance, risk management and best practice across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence major transactions, support high-profile developments and contribute directly to Keepmoat's long-term strategy.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

You'll be an experienced real estate lawyer who enjoys working closely with the business and influencing decision-making at a senior level.

We're looking for someone who can combine excellent technical expertise with strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.

You'll Have:

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or equivalent.
• Strong experience of land acquisition, development and property transactions.
• Experience gained within private practice, an in-house legal team, or a combination of both.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
• The confidence to engage with senior leaders and challenge where appropriate.
• A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Beneficial Experience:

• Experience within the housebuilding, development, infrastructure or wider property sector.
• Exposure to regeneration projects, strategic land or public-private partnerships.
• Experience managing external legal panel firms.

Why work for us?

• Competitive rates of pay
• Smart Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 5% discount on a Keepmoat home
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance and Health Assessments
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering Day and Payroll Giving
• Development opportunities to progress your career

Our values

Our values are the foundation for our vision, the cornerstone of our culture and the benchmark for our achievement.

• Straightforward - We get the job done in the most efficient and effective way. We are friendly, open and honest. It’s about being respectful and working in a transparent and honest way.
• Collaborative - We work together in partnership to deliver the very best customer experience. Partnership working is key to our business. We work collaboratively to deliver the best results possible.
• Passionate - We care about what we do. We put pride and energy into delivering results. It’s important to us to do a good job.
• Creative - We are proactive, flexible and resourceful. We listen, learn and deliver solutions. We don’t offer a one size fits all solution; we are flexible and will tailor our services to our customers’ needs.

At Keepmoat, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We recognise the importance of building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and free from discrimination. We are all about creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered.

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

The Waterfront, Lakeside Boulevard, Doncaster DN4 5PL