Senior Legal Counsel - property

Page Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Reading seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and support litigation processes. The ideal candidate will be a UK Qualified Solicitor with 5-8 years PQE, specializing in commercial property and property litigation. The role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per annum, a 12.5% performance-based bonus, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career growth opportunities

Professional working environment

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years PQE in relevant fields.
• Experience with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is essential.
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on litigation and property issues.
• Negotiate with Site Providers and their solicitors.
• Manage external lawyers and legal processes.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Property litigation experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiating skills

Ability to handle large workloads

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel - property, Reading

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Client:

Page Personnel

Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Join a UK leading telecommunications business
• Join a strong brand

About Our Client

The company is a well-established organisation within the telecoms sector. As a medium-sized enterprise, it is known for its innovative approach to delivering high-quality services and its commitment to compliance and legal integrity.

Job Description

• Advise the business on general litigation/property/telecoms issues and general estate management queries
• Analyse legal rights and provide strategic commercially focused advice and/or negotiating (where applicable) with the Site Providers and/or their solicitor
• Deliver excellent legal solutions on target and to budget ensuring external legal spend is effective and efficient
• Manage external lawyers appointed by the company to include approving documentation and ensuring that the external lawyers deliver: (a) agreed strategy, standards and service levels; (b) within defined timescales; (c) to budget; and (d) with added value, and provide reporting / management information as required.
• Assist with establishing and constantly improving effective and efficient processes and policies, particularly with regards to leveraging the Electronic Communications Code
• Support and facilitate project activities/deliverables on all sites
• Work closely with property colleagues to support their business requirements as well as reporting to the Shareholders

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Counsel should have:

• Must be a UK Qualified Solicitor
• 5 to 8 years PQE
• Commercial property or property litigation experience (essential)
• Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential)
• Candidates with private practice and/or in-house experience in the above fields
• Ability to handle large workloads and to adapt and learning new skills
• Excellent Communication, Drafting and Negotiating skills
• Ability to work well and thrive under pressure
• Organised, efficient, enthusiastic and resilient
• An ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with complex and occasionally challenging relationships.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus of 12.5%.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Permanent role offering stability and career growth.
• Opportunity to work in a respected medium-sized business services organisation.
• Supportive and professional working environment