Job Description

We're recruiting a Estates Legal Counsel to join a major manufacturing group's legal team. You'll focus on estates and project-based legal matters, advising across contracts, property acquisitions/disposals and related compliance. This is a permanent, impactful role with flexibility and growth potential.
The Estates Legal Counsel will be:
Advising on estate-related matters, including site acquisitions, ownerships and leases
Supporting project teams with legal input on property-development and infrastructure works
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating property and commercial contracts and agreements
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks relevant to estates and property projects
Working closely with internal stakeholders (operations, estates, finance) to align legal strategy with business objectives
Lead core estate projects in a respected manufacturing businessPart-time flexibility and strong development focus
The Estates Legal Counsel should be:
A solicitor or equivalent with solid experience in property/estates or project-based legal work
Comfortable advising on leases, acquisitions/disposals, and infrastructure-project documentation
Skilled at commercial drafting, negotiation and risk assessment in property contexts
Able to engage effectively with non-legal teams, offering pragmatic and clear legal advice
Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple estates or project files concurrently
This employer is a global manufacturing business with a strong UK presence. They are committed to innovation, sustainability and people development. Their UK website emphasises flexible working, training opportunities and a culture built on respect, responsibility and continuous improvement. Employees highlight benefits such as a pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and a well-structured progression path.
This permanent role offers a salary of 30,500 (circa 53,500 FTE) part-time (20 hours) + significant car allowance + up to 8% bonus.The employer provides a strong benefits package including pension contribution, flexible working arrangements and a culture of training and internal mobility. You will join a business committed to sustainability and innovation, where your role will make a tangible difference. This is more than just a job - it's a career?building opportunity in a high?performing manufacturing environment.
If you're an experienced Property Lawyer, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.

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