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Legal Counsel- Property

Lawyer
London

About the role:
Seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specialising in property law to manage all property-related legal matters.
 
The successful candidate will handle property transactions, compliance, and secured lending matters, providing strategic legal support to minimise risk and ensure smooth business operations.
 
Key Responsibilites:
    • Conduct and review property searches, planning history, and regulatory compliance.
    • Identify title defects and review Land Registry title registers and plans.
    • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including loan agreements, guarantees, and legal charges.
    • Liaise with valuers to support preparation of Certificates of Title.
    • Ensure borrowers receive independent legal advice (ILA) in line with the principles.
    • Provide legal guidance on property transactions and corporate real estate matters.  
 
Required Skills & Experience
    • Proven experience in property law and property transactions, including conveyancing and secured lending.
    • Ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal colleagues.
    • High level of professional ethics, integrity, and judgment.
 
Qualifications
    • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a current practising certificate.
    • Membership in relevant professional bodies and registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).