In-House Legal Manager - Property

An In House Legal Manager opportunity with a well established residential property business in South Yorkshire. This 14 to 15 month fixed term contract offers the chance to lead legal operations across plot sales, affordable housing transactions, management company matters and wider conveyancing activity.

Client Details

Our client is a successful residential property developer with an established presence across Yorkshire and the North of England. The business delivers new homes developments and places strong emphasis on customer experience, operational efficiency and collaboration across departments.

This role has arisen to provide maternity cover within its legal function and offers exposure to senior stakeholders, commercial decision making and a broad range of property related legal matters.

Description

The In House Legal Manager will be:

• Managing legal activity across plot sales, part exchange transactions and management company transfers.

• Leading and developing the legal team while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

• Working closely with sales and leadership teams on forecasting, reporting and transaction progression.

• Advising on affordable housing sales, bulk sale transactions and wider development related legal matters.

• Driving process improvements and ensuring legal documentation remains compliant with relevant regulations and industry requirements.

Profile

The In House Legal Manager should be:

• A lawyer, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with strong residential property experience.

• Experienced in new build conveyancing, plot sales and acting for housebuilders or developers.

• Comfortable managing or mentoring legal teams and supporting professional development.

• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management and reporting skills.

• Experienced in management company matters, affordable housing transactions or related residential development work.

Job Offer

£56,000 salary plus up to 10% bonus.

14 to 15 month fixed term contract starting in January. Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Opportunity to lead an established legal function, manage a team and play a key role in the legal delivery of residential development projects across the business.

If you're an experienced In House Legal Manager, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information