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Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£65,000 - £72,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in the renewable energy sector in Hampshire.
  • The ideal candidate should be UK/IRE qualified with a minimum of 5 years PQE and experience in commercial property law.
  • Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating leases, reviewing contracts, and supporting the development of legal documents.
  • The position offers a competitive salary between £65,000 to £72,000 per annum, along with a discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
  • Additional benefits include hybrid working options, generous sick pay, and 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.

Our client is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel to join their in house legal, covering the renewable energy sector based in Hampshire. The successful candidate will bring their legal expertise to support our legal department and contribute to our company's growth.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established large organisation operating within the renewable energy sector. With a reputation for innovation and sustainability, they are known for delivering top-tier services across the UK, while fostering a supportive and progressive work environment for their employees.

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 Legal Counsel should have:

  • UK/IRE qualified with a minimum of 5 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.
  • Proficiency in drafting legal documents and contracts.
  • Strong research and report writing skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Job Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging between £65,000 to £72,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
  • Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%.
  • Hybrid working after passing your probation period
  • Generous company sick pay scheme with 30 days full pay & 30 days half pay per annum.
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

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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.