Sole Legal Counsel

Sellick Partnership; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Potential four-day week

Autonomy to lead the legal function

Direct access to CEO and executiveteam

Descripción de la vacante

Sellick Partnership is working with a growing housing business to recruit a Sole Legal Counsel who will take full ownership of the in-house legal function. The role offers autonomy, exposure to the CEO and executive team, and a clear path to shape legal strategy within a PE-backed growth environment.

The role focuses on housing litigation, property, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters, with involvement in M&A strategy and due diligence as the business expands.

Formación

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate and 2+ years' PQE.
• Experience in housing law, ideally within landlord-side firm, housing association, local authority or in-house team.
• Strong knowledge of possession proceedings and housing litigation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating property leases and commercial contracts.
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently and prioritise competing demands.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the legal function, taking ownership of all legal matters and priorities.
• Manage possession proceedings, evictions and County Court litigation.
• Handle housing disrepair claims and landlord disputes.
• Draft and negotiate property leases, council agreements and commercial contracts.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks and commercial decisions.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence and wider M&A strategy.
• Oversee housing law compliance and wider regulatory matters.
• Work with operational, property and finance teams to resolve legal issues.
• Improve legal processes and make effective use of technology and AI.

Conocimientos

Legal leadership

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Educación

Solicitor in England & Wales

Current practising certificate

Descripción del empleo

Sellick Partnership is working with a growing, private-equity-backed housing business to recruit a Sole Legal Counsel to take full ownership of its in-house legal function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a housing solicitor to join an ambitious organisation, with complete autonomy over the legal function and direct access to the CEO and executive team. The position offers genuine scope to shape legal strategy, influence commercial decisions and play a key role in supporting the company's continued growth.

With an ambitious M&A strategy gathering momentum, the successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to acquisitions and strategic business developments, alongside a varied workload spanning housing litigation, property, commercial contracts and regulatory matters.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will lead the legal function, managing a broad range of legal matters and providing commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders.

The role has a strong housing litigation focus, covering possession proceedings, eviction matters and disrepair claims, alongside property leases, local authority agreements and commercial contracts.

You will also play a key role in the company's expanding M&A strategy, supporting acquisitions, due diligence and wider strategic projects. With significant autonomy, you will have the opportunity to shape the legal function and influence the business as it continues to grow.

• Lead the legal function, taking ownership of all legal matters and priorities.
• Manage possession proceedings, evictions and County Court litigation.
• Handle housing disrepair claims and landlord disputes.
• Draft and negotiate property leases, council agreements and commercial contracts.
• Advise the CEO and executive team on legal risks and commercial decisions.
• Support acquisitions, due diligence and the wider M&A strategy.
• Oversee housing law compliance and wider regulatory matters.
• Work with operational, property and finance teams to resolve legal issues.
• Improve legal processes and make effective use of technology and AI.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate and 2+ years' PQE.
• Experience in housing law, ideally within a landlord-side firm, housing association, local authority or in-house team.
• Strong knowledge of possession proceedings and housing litigation.
• Experience handling housing disrepair claims and landlord and tenant disputes.
• Confident drafting and negotiating property leases and commercial contracts.
• Able to manage a varied caseload independently and prioritise competing demands.

What's in it for the Sole Legal Counsel?

• Hybrid working, with flexibility around office attendance.
• Full-time or part-time working, with a potential four-day week considered.
• Full autonomy to lead and shape the legal function.
• Direct access to the CEO and executive team.
• Involvement in an ambitious and expanding M&A strategy.
• Broad exposure to housing litigation, property and commercial matters.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing, PE-backed business.

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