The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England.
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We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide.
Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work.
Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join our in-house Legal Team based in our central London office.
We appreciate that flexibility is important, therefore we operate a hybrid working model.
You will work in the office for 3 days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.
The primary purpose of this role is to support the Senior Property Lawyer in delivering efficient and effective residential and commercial conveyancing services for The Guinness Partnership, while also providing professional property and contract advice to assist our Legal Team.
You will manage your own caseload, taking instructions from internal stakeholders and liaising with external parties.
Your responsibilities will include drafting commercial and residential property documents, handling property enquiries, reviewing property deeds, title registers, and related documents to prepare reports, and providing advice to internal stakeholders on general property matters.
What were looking for We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you will not only be highly self-motivated and goal-oriented, but you will also be able to work collaboratively and demonstrate flexibility to ensure successful outcomes.
You will be able to demonstrate: Essential: Experience in all types of conveyancing, including residential and commercial.
Excellent legal drafting skills, including drafting leases, transfers and other legal documents.
Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
Desirable: Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.
Essential Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (qualified to practice in England) or CILEx Level 6 (Fellow).
A valid practicing certificate will be required.
If you are interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.
Please apply with a current CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the essential criteria.
*Please note the advertised salary includes a £4,000 Local Job Supplement.
Interviews: We will be looking to interview for this role on 16th February 2026, they will be held face to face at our London office.
Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays.
We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days.
You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years service, capped at 4 days).
Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme.
Guinness match your contribution up to 9%.
To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions.
Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. xxuwjjq
You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping.
Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme