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Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Sovereign Network Group | Specialising within IT, Housing, HR, Customer Service and Finance
Sovereign Network Group (SNG) is a leading Housing Association, committed to providing quality, affordable homes and services within sustainable, successful communities.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our In-House Legal team at SNG. This is a new role that will be reporting into one of our Senior Legal Counsels and working together with Legal Advisers and other Legal Counsels.
Based in the Basingstoke office, you'll combine home and office working. There will be some requirements to travel to our offices as and when required, so you should be happy to travel
The role
You'll be responsible for your own caseload of legal cases as well as working with senior members of the team to partner with the business to resolve more complex legal cases and provide strategic input.
Your main focus will be to provide legal support for the strategic asset management of SNG's property portfolio, handling a broad range of property-related legal matters and maintaining accurate legal records. This includes:
* Manage legal processes for the sale of small land parcels.
* Handle variations of restrictive covenants and adverse possession claims.
* Process requests for rights of way, wayleaves, and deeds of easement.
* Review and respond to resident and private owner applications for property modifications.
* Ensure accurate legal documentation and record keeping, including deeds of covenant and signing/sealing processes.
* Oversee licensing for various land-related activities.
* Carry out reviews of title, planning, estate documents and leases to provide reports and advice.
What we're looking for
You'll need previous experience in a similar legal role, with experience in legal matters relating to Property.
You'll also need:
* To hold a valid Practising Certificate (or equivalent) to ensure you can carry out Reserved Work as defined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, as well as be responsible for the supervision of members of the team who are not qualified to undertake Reserved Work
* 2 years + PQE working within a law firm, in-house legal department, housing association or local authority and managing own legal caseload of similar cases
* Strong understanding of Landlord and Tenant law and substantial experience of drafting residential leases
* Excellent planning skills with the ability to prioritise your work
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to develop strong working relationships within the Legal team, with internal clients and other third-party stakeholders
* Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion
Equality and Diversity is fundamental to creating an inclusive culture at SNG and we embrace and understand the importance of diversity of thought, especially in our leadership positions.
We welcome candidates with a growth mindset who imbue these values and are excited to be part of an organisation that is leading change.
What you'll receive from us
We have some fantastic benefits on offer, including:
* Hybrid working (currently a minimum of 2 days in the office)
* £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
* 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
* Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
* Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
* Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover
Our purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life - and our vision is thriving communities, over generations. We provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.
If you're looking for a role where you can really make an impact, apply now to be considered!
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