Legal Manager / Ilford / Office Based| Full Time pm) / Part time available | £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Since our founding in 2003, Finefair has partnered with landlords and investors to achieve consistent, guaranteed rental returns, ultimately boosting the value of their property portfolios. From single apartments to entire estates, we manage a wide range of properties, ensuring exceptional service and results for each.
We're on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Head of Legal to join our growing team in Ilford. This is your chance to make a real impact and shape the future of our legal strategy
Are you the right person for the job?
* A qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent) with relevant legal credentials
* Proven experience in legal roles
* The ability to lead and manage legal teams
* Strong knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance frameworks
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
* Highly organised, able to prioritise, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
What will your role look like?
As the Head of Legal, your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting commercial, sales, and other key stakeholders with any legal and contractual requirements arising during the procurement and tendering process for high-value local authority and Home Office contracts.
* Contracts management - auditing and reviewing contracts with local authorities and the Home Office to ensure legal and operational compliance across the company.
* Assisting with commercial negotiations and legal drafting of leases for the procurement of properties from landlords. This will include contract review and negotiation, providing solutions to mitigate risks, issuing mark-ups, and attending and contributing to negotiation calls with landlords and other stakeholders.
* Providing legal advice to the general office function (including IT). This will include reviewing and negotiating major contracts.
* Litigation function - managing disputes and dealing with other legal issues as they arise, including pre-action letters, claim forms, proceedings and settlements. Instructing solicitors and counsel as appropriate.
* Managing landlord-tenant disputes and lease disputes.
* Overseeing the property evictions and possession proceedings process in the Company.
* Providing ad hoc legal advice wherever required within the business, this could include managing/advising on disputes, intellectual property, data protection, information technology etc.
* Renewing Company insurances and reviewing policies and practices regularly to ensure risks are covered; notifying the insurance company in relation to potential claims.
* Renewing building insurance for properties owned by the Company, ensuring adequate insurance cover at all times.
* Ensuring the Company's obligations in relation to Council Tax, planning law and HMO licences are met.
* Developing strong partnerships and becoming a trusted advisor within all teams and throughout the business, from admin and finance functions through to Directors.
* Managing external lawyers and other professional advisers where necessary, with conscious effort to maximise value and control cost from any such appointments.
* Helping to promote legal good practice and awareness throughout the business, both through the quality and clarity of advice you provide and by delivering targeted training on legal, risk and compliance topics.
What can you expect in return?
* A competitive salary and benefits package including pension and cycle to work scheme
* The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment where your work will have a significant impact on the business
* A leadership role with autonomy and the chance to shape the legal landscape of the organisation
* A collaborative and supportive company culture that values professional growth and development
* Training and development opportunities/Progression
Job Type: Full-time/ Part-Time available
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
Application question(s):
* Do you have a valid SRA number
* How many years of PQE do you have?
* Are you a Qualified Solicitor?
Work Location: In person