Legal Advisor

Exciting Legal Advisor Role!

Position: Legal Advisor (Full-Time)
Location: Cheltenham
Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)
Benefits: 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Company Pension, Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay, Health and Wellbeing Programme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Compassionate Leave

About the Role:

We are thrilled to partner with a leading client in the Property Management, Real Estate, and Residential Housing sector. We are on the lookout for a proactive and detail-oriented legal professional to join their In-House Legal Team.

Your Role:

As a Legal Advisor, you will be integral to our legal operations, influencing both strategic and operational decisions across the UK, with support for multi-jurisdictional elements. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting Legal Documents: Create and review commercial contracts and various agreements.
• Providing Legal Advice: Offer first-line legal advice on commercial, property, compliance, and HR matters.
• Conducting Legal Research: Perform thorough legal research across UK and international jurisdictions.
• Translating Legal Issues: Simplify complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for internal stakeholders.
• Managing Legal Documentation: Assist in managing the full lifecycle of legal documentation.
• Ensuring Compliance: Liaise with external counsel and internal departments to ensure legal compliance across the business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualifications:
  • UK Lawyer: England and Wales Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, CILEX Practitioner, or In-House Legal Advisor.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in Private Practice and/or In-House Legal Environments.
  • Experience in a multi-jurisdictional legal environment is highly desirable.
• Skills:
  • Excellent legal drafting skills.
  • Familiarity with commercial and property law.
  • Strong research skills, including the ability to research case law, legislation, and regulatory obligations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attributes:
  • Confident communicator with sound judgement.
  • Collaborative approach, proactive, and detail-oriented.

Why Join Our Client’s Organisation?

Our client is dedicated to putting their customers first, providing exceptional customer service, and building long-term relationships based on trust, collaboration, and shared goals across the public and private sectors. If you seek a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are recognised and celebrated, look no further and apply today! Or contact Sophie Clarke (at Reed) on LinkedIn to find out more!