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Legal Counsel - Property Developments

North Yorkshire Permanent View Job Description
As Legal Counsel in developments, you'll advise on land, site set-ups, and infrastructure across a major home‑building group. You'll be entrusted with significant responsibility, liaising across divisions to deliver complex legal solutions in an in‑house setting.
  • Lead on high‑profile property & development projects
  • True in‑house role with growth & autonomy

About Our Client

This is a national homebuilder with a strong regional presence and a track record of delivering high-quality, award‑winning residential developments. They combine scale and stability with local autonomy, operating across multiple regional offices and employing a large, diverse workforce. The business invests heavily in people, career progression, training and diversity, and has a reputation for high customer satisfaction and industry standing. Working here means joining a business where legal plays a key strategic role and your work has real impact across land and development operations.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

  • Advising on land acquisition, disposal and development agreements
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating infrastructure, planning and Section 106/106A agreements
  • Conducting property due diligence, title reporting and risk assessment
  • Supporting regional divisions and liaising with external stakeholders, including local authorities and funders
  • Managing relationships with external legal providers where needed
  • Assisting with planning, infrastructure and related consents as required
  • Ensuring compliance with property, planning and development legislation and internal governance
  • Occasional travel to divisional offices to support regional projects

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor (or equivalent qualified legal executive) with demonstrated experience
  • Experienced in affordable housing sales, section 106 and infrastructure agreements
  • Skilled in property due diligence, title reporting and risk analysis
  • Familiar with planning, infrastructure, development law and real estate contracts
  • Advantageous: prior exposure to housebuilders, housing associations, or development pro‑projects
  • Commercial mindset, strong communication skills and confident stakeholder engagement
  • Technically capable, organised, and able to manage multiple files in a dynamic environment

What's on Offer

You'll receive a competitive salary, plus a company car or car allowance (cash equivalent), bonus scheme, and contributory pension.

Health care, life cover and excellent employee benefits (discounts, wellbeing support, etc.) are included.The role offers significant responsibility, exposure to strategic projects across the group, and clear routes for professional growth.If you're an experienced Legal Counsel with development experience, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6860351
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Business Services
Location
North Yorkshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-102025-6860351