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Divisional Legal Manager - Residential Development

West Midlands Permanent £57,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
A leading housebuilder is seeking a Divisional Legal Manager to lead its legal function in the West Midlands. This senior role combines people leadership with hands-on transactional property development work, offering strong influence across business operations.
  • Lead and shape a pre-existing high-performing legal team
  • Senior role with FTSE-listed development exposure

About Our Client

The client is a prominent FTSE-listed residential developer recognised for delivering high-quality housing developments across the UK. With a strong reputation for sustainability, community-focused projects and employee development, the organisation promotes a collaborative and supportive working culture. Employees benefit from structured career pathways, strong leadership investment and the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-profile developments.

Job Description

The Divisional Legal Manager will be:



  • Leading and developing a pre-exisiting in-house legal team supporting development projects


  • Overseeing transactional property development matters including land acquisition and disposals


  • Providing strategic legal advice to senior stakeholders and operational teams


  • Managing external legal advisers and controlling legal risk across projects


  • Supporting business growth by ensuring efficient and commercially focused legal processes

The Successful Applicant

The Divisional Legal Manager should be:



  • A solicitor or equivalent with significant property development experience


  • Experienced in managing legal teams


  • Strong in transactional property work, including infrastructure agreements and site set ups


  • Commercially minded with strong stakeholder engagement skills


  • Able to operate at a strategic level while maintaining technical excellence

What's on Offer

This permanent opportunity offers a salary of up to £75,000 alongside a competitive benefits package including performance-related bonus, private healthcare, enhanced pension contributions, generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements. The organisation is committed to long-term career development and leadership progression, offering exposure to major development projects and senior business decision-making.

If you're an experienced Divisional Legal Manager, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6943158
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Property
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-022026-6943158