Our Support Services are always on hand to offer advice and guidance to colleagues across our business. Our Legal team are part of this, acting as the key relationship contact for the Society’s appointed external counsel on all legal matters, driving quality, value and accountability to ensure delivery of a best-in-class service to the Society.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Property Counsel to join our team. This role will be based at our Support Centre in Lincoln but we are open to applications from candidates who are looking for either flexible or hybrid working approaches.
Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you'll need to show us:
- 6 years plus PQE working within commercial property (in private practice or in-house).
- A basic knowledge of planning frameworks, construction law, affordable/social housing arrangements and/or competition law would be advantageous.
- The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, focussed and can handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
- Collaborative, with a strong ability to communicate and business partner with those who are not specialists in this area.
- Able to be pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and operational effectiveness.
- Strategic thinker able to view transactions and schemes within the broader context of the Society’s purpose and longer-term portfolio objectives.
You'll be able to show us excellent verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working with people and be able to work in a confident manner to deliver results. You'll be organised, methodical and able to maintain accurate records, demonstrate good time management with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise as necessary.
Benefits:
In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
- 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)
- Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
- Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
- Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
- Working schedules that are available four weeks in advance, giving you time to plan around your shifts
- Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work
We are an “Investors in People - Platinum” employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country’s top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your confidence grows, you’ll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you’re thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we’ll work together with you to shape your career for the better.