Senior Legal Counsel - property

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

Job summary

A well-established company in the telecoms sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in property. The role involves providing expert legal advice, managing external lawyers, and contributing to strategic decision-making within the legal department. Candidates must be UK Qualified Solicitors with significant experience in commercial property or litigation. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus of 12%

Car allowance £5,460

10% pension matched up to

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Permanent role offering stability and career growth

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years PQE.
• Commercial property or property litigation experience (essential).
• Experience with the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (essential).

Responsibilities

• Advise the business on general litigation/property issues and estate management queries.
• Manage external lawyers ensuring delivery aligns with strategy and budget.
• Support project activities across all sites.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Drafting

Negotiating

Organised

Efficient

Enthusiastic

Resilient

Ability to handle large workloads

Ability to adapt and learn new skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel specialising in property to join their legal team, you will provide expert legal advice and support on property-related matters. This permanent role and will play a key role within the legal department.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £80,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Performance-based bonus of 12%.
• Car allowance £5,460
• 10% pension matched up to
• 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