Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate
Location: Lancashire
Hours: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £65,000 – £75,000 + Bonus Incentive
A leading and fast-growing organisation is seeking a commercially astute Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate to join its dynamic legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to take on a broad and impactful role, with a strong focus on real estate matters and exposure to wider corporate legal work.
About the Role:
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders across departments, providing clear, commercial legal advice on property transactions and related corporate matters. You’ll be involved in cross-functional projects, conduct detailed property due diligence, draft and negotiate real estate agreements, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct property due diligence and draft detailed reports
* Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, agreements for lease/sale, transfers, and easements
* Provide legal support across departments and mentor junior team members
* Collaborate with the Utilities/EV team on property-related matters
* Manage external legal counsel and support broader commercial and corporate legal work
* Assist with data protection queries alongside the external DPO
What We’re Looking For:
* 4-5 years PQE minimum
* Strong experience in title due diligence and real estate documentation
* In-house experience is a plus but not essential
* Confident communicator with a commercial mindset
Perks & Benefits:
* Competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000
* Bonus Incentive Scheme
* Up to 15% discount at major food and retail brands
* Flexible working hours (8am–10am start)
* Free on-site parking
* On-site café and prayer facilities
* Life insurance, legal assistance, and employee wellbeing support
* Learning and development opportunities
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme