Role: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Hours: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive
Company: EG On The Move
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate to join our dynamic Legal Team. This role offers a broad and engaging remit, with a strong focus on real estate matters alongside exposure to wider corporate legal work.
Working closely with internal stakeholders across departments, you'll provide clear, commercial legal advice on property transactions and related corporate matters. You will play a key role in cross-functional projects, conducting detailed property due diligence, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.
What you'll be doing:
Conduct property due diligence and provide detailed reports on title and transactional documents
Offer property-related corporate support
Collaborate across departments to gather instructions and provide legal input
Mentor and guide junior team members on specific tasks
Maintain a solid understanding of Land Registry processes and SDLT requirements
Draft and negotiate a variety of real estate agreements
Provide property-related support to the Utilities/EV team
Ensure all necessary approvals are obtained before completing real estate transactions
Contribute to broader commercial, litigation, and corporate legal matters
Assist with data protection queries, working closely with the external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Oversee and manage external legal counsel when required
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
What's in it for you?
Whether you're looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we've got you covered:
Bonus Incentive
Upto 15% Retail & Food to Go discounts including Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Sbarro & Chaiiwala
Flexible Working Day (8am -10am start with an 8-hour workday)
Free On-site Parking
Waterside Café - Enjoy freshly prepared meals daily
On-site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
Employee Assistance program
Support for mental and financial well-being
Life insurance
Legal Assistance
Retail Discounts
Learning & Development opportunities to support your growth
Salary Sacrifice Pension
What we are looking for:
Must be at least 5-6 years PQE
Have demonstrated experience in conducting title due diligence and preparing detailed reports
Experience in drafting and negotiating licenses, agreements for lease, agreements for sale, transfers, leases, substation leases and easements
Previous in house experience is not essential but would be advantageous
Be a part of it:
As EG On the Move grows, we're excited to welcome talented individuals to our team. We are about building a workplace where expertise and growth come together. Here, your skills matter, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. Join us and be part of something meaningful!
Please note, to be hired for this role you are required to successfully pass a DBS check, which will be funded by EG On The Move.
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