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Junior Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a diligent Junior Legal Counsel to join their legal department in the renewable energy sector.
  • The successful candidate will manage various legal matters and provide guidance to the team, requiring at least 12 months of relevant legal experience.
  • Candidates must be UK/IRE qualified with 0-2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and have experience in commercial property law.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, depending on experience, along with a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
  • Additional benefits include hybrid working after probation, a generous holiday allowance, and a supportive company culture.

Our client is seeking diligent Junior Legal Counsel to join their legal department. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of legal matters within the renewable energy sector and providing guidance to our team.

Client Details

The company is a large organisation within the renewable energy sector. They are highly regarded for their commitment to innovation and sustainability, and are at the forefront of their sector. Based in Hampshire, they maintain a strong presence nationwide.

Description

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases with the client's solicitor
  • Carrying out of title review and circulating this to the internal teams together with raising any necessary title enquiries with the Landlord's solicitor;
  • Supporting the development of standard legal documents and templates;
  • Drafting and issuing of Exclusivity Agreements;
  • Working closely with external solicitors and internal teams to ensure processes are followed throughout the lifetime of the project
  • Searches
  • HMLR Applications
  • Review of Contracts (including HoTs, AFL and general commercial contracts)

Profile

A successful Junior Legal Counsel should have:

  • UK/IRE Qualified - Newly qualified - 2 years PQE
  • Experience in Commercial property law
  • Experience of Contract and Land Law processes and procedures are essential
  • At least 12 months of previous legal experience in a similar position
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • A highly analytic mind with problem-solving skills.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £40,000 - £50,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
  • Hybrid working after passing your probation period
  • Generous holiday allowance, including 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
  • A supportive and inclusive company culture.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.