Job Description

Allison Homes Group Limited is a leading residential property development company headquartered in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. With a proud legacy of delivering high-quality homes, the Group operates across the East Midlands, East of England, and Southwest regions of the UK.

Through its regional offices in Peterborough, Castle Donnington, Tiverton, Norwich and with a new sub-office opening soon in Bristol to support continued growth in the Southwest, Allison Homes transforms carefully selected sites into vibrant, sustainable communities.

The Group includes several subsidiaries such as Allison Homes Limited, Allison Homes SW Limited, and Allison Homes East Midlands Limited, and is committed to ethical business practices, sustainability, and community enhancement.

We are seeking a commercially minded and experienced In-House Property Lawyer to join our legal team. This role is central to supporting the legal needs of our growing development portfolio, including land acquisition, planning, construction, corporate structuring, and financing.

You will work closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to ensure legal compliance, manage risk, and contribute to strategic decision-making across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

Property Transactions

Advise on and manage legal aspects of site acquisitions, disposals, and land development agreements.

Support on planning, advise and manage infrastructure agreements including section 106, Section 278 and Section 38 agreements, and property due diligence.

Liaise with external counsel and local authorities where necessary.

Commercial & Contractual Support

Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts (supplier, construction, JV agreements etc.)

Support various departments (Sales, Construction, Procurement) on legal risk management.

Compliance & Governance

Assist with ensuring regulatory compliance across the Group (e.g. data protection, health & safety, anti-bribery)

Maintain and develop internal policies and procedures to support good governance.

Company Secretarial

Support company secretarial duties, including maintaining statutory registers and assisting with board meetings, resolutions, and filings.

Liaise with external company secretarial service providers as needed.

General Legal Support

Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders across the business.

Manage and coordinate with external counsel on more complex or specialist matters.

Support financing activities including loan agreements, security documentation, and investor relations.

Requirements:

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales. We anticipate the successful candidate will have experience equivalent to around 4-5 years post-qualification, though we welcome applications from candidates with more or less experience who can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge. Strong background in property law, with experience of advising on residential property development and affordable developments. exposure to corporate and finance matters. Demonstrated understanding of compliance frameworks, including AML, anti-bribery, and UK sanctions regulations. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills. Commercially aware, with the ability to align legal advice with business strategy. Proactive, self-sufficient, and capable of managing a varied workload independently.
This list is not exhaustive.

Desirable:

Previous in-house experience or work with property developers. Familiarity with planning law, construction law, or affordable housing schemes. Exposure to commercial dispute resolution or construction-related claims Knowledge of environmental regulations, ESG requirements, or sustainability-related legal considerations Experience supporting board-level governance or attending executive meetings. Comfortable working in a growing organisation and contributing to its evolving legal function.

What we offer:

Direct influence on legal strategy and business decisions. A collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression. Exposure to a wide range of legal and commercial matters Opportunity to be part of a growing and ambitious business. Discretionary Bonus Scheme. Competitive salary and benefits package, to include: 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service). Pension Scheme. Group Life Assurance. Group Income Protection Scheme. Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme. Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan. Allison Homes House purchase discount scheme. Option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to join Allison Homes as part of our in-house legal team. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, please apply by sending your CV and a covering email or letter to cv@allison-homes.com by the closing date of

27th June 2025

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Please note, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a successful candidate is identified.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company car Company events Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025