Property Lawyer

Property Lawyer (In-house)

Full Time, Permanent

Based in Stoke

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an In-house Property Lawyer to join our clients growing housing business in their Stoke Office.

The principle purpose of the role is to deal with property acquisitions for the purpose of acquiring land for development and/or assist the head of department in such matters.

You should be self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to meet strict deadlines. It is essential that
you are a qualified solicitor, have a property background either from private practice or in-house, the role can be adapted depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Preparation of heads of terms
• Preparation/approval of contract/option/pre-emption agreement/promotion agreement/overage based on the heads of terms
• Preparation of report on title
• Oversee requests for searches
• Raise title enquiries before the contract
• Attend any meetings that are required for the progress of the matter
• Attend site visits for the purpose of checking the development site
• Draft section 106 agreements
• Complete SDLT documentation and registration applications
• Assist others in the department
• Prepare site set-up documentation
• Negotiate infrastructure agreements

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
The ideal candidate will want to focus on development work and have effective oral and written communication skills.
The candidate should have a pleasant and proactive manner, be risk-management focussed, have good analytical skills and the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
They will be highly organised, familiar with co-ordinating multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive on working to deadlines.
The candidate should be proficient with IT (Microsoft packages, Excel etc.) and have good attention to detail, in addition to being self-motivated, customer-focused, target-driven, positive and a team player.
A full driving licence is essential.

Further details will be provided upon application

Please get in contact to have an informal chat

Horizon Recruitment Solution Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.