131 Property Law jobs in the United Kingdom

Leading industrial business based in Birmingham but with national/European operations is looking to recruit a legal counsel 3+ to join the small, nimble legal and compliance team.

Reporting to a hugely personable, supportive and pragmatic Head of Legal (I know this as I placed them), you will be given a platform to really develop your in-house career and profile, gaining exposure to a range of strategic and operational activities in a friendly environment.

Ideally with 3/4+ year PQE the legal counsel will advise the business and exec team on

- The full range of commercial contract matters
- regulatory and compliance
- M&A as it arises
- IP/Trademarks
- Deliver training
- Manage external counsel
- Drive process change, legal tech projects

You will need to have at least 3+ years experienced gained in-house or as a commercial lawyer, be able to work autonomously and be a strong communicator with a flexible, tactful approach to problem-solving

The team is very well regarded, pro-active and a true business partner. The Head of Legal an ideal mentor and coach helping you get to know the sector, complexities and industry.

Salary 65-80k plus benefits

Birmingham city centre 3 days pw

***NB the role can be PT at 4 days a week to suit a candidates needs.***

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• As a member of the legal team, is responsible for all aspects of legal work, including contract reviews, drafting, and governance, this role requires high attention to detail, organisation, commercial insight, communication skills, determination and flexibility to support the different business needs.

• Duties will be to assist other Legal Counsels in the team, and members of the business with the contractual aspects involved in the sales and bidding processes - e.g., carrying out contract reviews and summaries, negotiating, assisting with internal approvals, and drafting mark-ups or commentary on client contracts at all stages of the contract lifecycle.

• Put in place Local Country Agreements (LCAs) that sit under our global Master Services Agreements (MSAs). The LCAs are made between the CBRE local entity or affiliate and the client's local entity. This entails reviewing the MSA to determine whether there are any local jurisdictional or legal issues that need to be covered off or addressed in the LCA. For example, signing/execution formalities, pricing/payment terms, employee issues and insurance provisions all potentially have a local law nuance that needs to be captures in the LCA.

• The role also requires extensive stakeholder management in multiple jurisdictions, liaising with other regional Legal teams, Transition teams and in-country ops, pricing and commercial teams to ensure the LCAs reflect the local pricing and scope.

• Supports all aspects of deal negotiation, terms, and conditions of complex outsourcing and project management contracts, also providing input with regard to the commercial elements of the deals where they impact the legal provisions (e.g., pricing, service levels, governance, audit, exit, etc.).

• Keeps abreast of trends and changes in the laws in EMEA affecting the business and proactively communicate them to the business.

• Provides legal advice on an "ad hoc" basis in response to steady-state or business as usual contract queries and disputes and other legal issues as they arise.

• Has the ability to isolate complex legal issues and to provide prompt, concise and commercially focused legal advice, while balancing risks and benefits and being able to communicate these issues effectively.

• Qualified in England and Wales, registered and currently practising lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE.

• A demonstrable track record of broad based commercial and contractual law experience and good knowledge of contract and commercial law.

• Knowledge of Data Protection regulations.

• Commercial law experience across multiple jurisdictions working with multinational companies.

• Knowledge of Facilities Management services and Projects is desirable but not essential

• In addition to English, fluency in 1 or more European language is desirable but not essential

Leading industrial business based in Birmingham but with national/European operations is looking to recruit a legal counsel 3+ to join the small, nimble legal and compliance team.

Reporting to a hugely personable, supportive and pragmatic Head of Legal (I know this as I placed them), you will be given a platform to really develop your in-house career and profile, gaining exposure to a range of strategic and operational activities in a friendly environment.

Ideally with 3/4+ year PQE the legal counsel will advise the business and exec team on

- The full range of commercial contract matters
- regulatory and compliance
- M&A as it arises
- IP/Trademarks
- Deliver training
- Manage external counsel
- Drive process change, legal tech projects

You will need to have at least 3+ years experienced gained in-house or as a commercial lawyer, be able to work autonomously and be a strong communicator with a flexible, tactful approach to problem-solving

The team is very well regarded, pro-active and a true business partner. The Head of Legal an ideal mentor and coach helping you get to know the sector, complexities and industry.

Salary 65-80k plus benefits

Birmingham city centre 3 days pw

***NB the role can be PT at 4 days a week to suit a candidates needs.***

At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

Legal Counsel – Commercial Law

Location - United Kingdom, London

Working Model - Hybrid

A well-renowned iGaming business is looking for a talented legal professional to join their award-winning Legal team as a Legal Counsel - Commercial Law.

Your Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Support the implementation and streamlining of contract management and compliance processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the gaming and technology sectors
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business, product, and compliance teams to assess legal risks
• Contribute to internal legal knowledge sharing,

Skills:

• 3+ years post-qualification experience as a commercial/media/IP lawyer in a leading law firm or in-house in the iGaming, technology, digital media, or entertainment industry.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law.
• Proven track record of successfully managing legal risks and complex commercial legal matters.
• Experience in M&A transactions and AI is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (based on your experience) + Bonus
• Hybrid work model;
• 30 vacation days per year;
• Educational learning opportunities to support each employee's professional growth journey;
• Sports activities, team building, and informal gatherings;
• Free drinks, fruit, and ice cream.

Legal Counsel – Commercial Law

Location - United Kingdom, London

Working Model - Hybrid

A well-renowned iGaming business is looking for a talented legal professional to join their award-winning Legal team as a Legal Counsel - Commercial Law.

Your Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Support the implementation and streamlining of contract management and compliance processes.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in the gaming and technology sectors
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters
• Collaborate cross-functionally with business, product, and compliance teams to assess legal risks
• Contribute to internal legal knowledge sharing,

Skills:

• 3+ years post-qualification experience as a commercial/media/IP lawyer in a leading law firm or in-house in the iGaming, technology, digital media, or entertainment industry.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Law.
• Proven track record of successfully managing legal risks and complex commercial legal matters.
• Experience in M&A transactions and AI is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation (based on your experience) + Bonus
• Hybrid work model;
• 30 vacation days per year;
• Educational learning opportunities to support each employee's professional growth journey;
• Sports activities, team building, and informal gatherings;
• Free drinks, fruit, and ice cream.

Legal Counsel

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Legal Counsel.

• Please note that this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Head of Legal Services to plan ahead and deliver our business strategy in line with our long-term goals and to build and maintain a first class in house legal department which ensures an efficient, hands-on and customer-centric service to the Bank and its clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist in the review of, and the provision of advice on, transactional legal documentation in respect of the Bank’s business, including facility documentation in respect of the Bank’s lending portfolio.
• To review and advise on third party contracts, NDAs and commercial agreements as well as advise on legal queries received by the Legal Department from other areas of the Bank.
• To assist in the development and update of internal legal standardised documentation, departmental and business focused checklists.
• To undertake legal horizon scanning and support the preparation of periodic reports with findings and liaise with other stakeholders where required.
• To undertake legal research, prepare memoranda of advice and develop and maintain the legal knowledge database.
• To support the maintenance of legal adequate legal procedures and processes including the maintenance of registers, files and records.
• To support the development of a legal risk management framework.
• To support the implementation and maintenance of legal operations tools and initiatives.
• To manage vendor onboarding and periodic review for the Legal Department.

Key Skills/Experience:

• With (Post-Qualified Experience, (PQE) having qualified in private practice and gained experience as in-house counsel at a financial institution as a generalist but with a focus on cross-border emerging markets finance (including energy, national resources, oil, gas, infrastructure, trade finance).
• Good understanding of the regulatory environment the Bank operates in. Knowledge or and/or experience in private banking is a plus.
• Keen interest in legal technology.
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales. Law degree: England & Wales
• Strong communicator, results orientated, good at time management and building trust and credibility.
• Must be driven, articulate, proactive, flexible, approachable, and pragmatic. Must consider and evaluate risk in their approach.

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period)
• Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
• Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
• Birthday Leave
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)

The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here:

First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Legal Counsel

FirstBank UK is a globally recognised, top-tier bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business with over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations is the oldest African bank in the UK. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Legal Counsel.

• Please note that this is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)

In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Head of Legal Services to plan ahead and deliver our business strategy in line with our long-term goals and to build and maintain a first class in house legal department which ensures an efficient, hands-on and customer-centric service to the Bank and its clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist in the review of, and the provision of advice on, transactional legal documentation in respect of the Bank’s business, including facility documentation in respect of the Bank’s lending portfolio.
• To review and advise on third party contracts, NDAs and commercial agreements as well as advise on legal queries received by the Legal Department from other areas of the Bank.
• To assist in the development and update of internal legal standardised documentation, departmental and business focused checklists.
• To undertake legal horizon scanning and support the preparation of periodic reports with findings and liaise with other stakeholders where required.
• To undertake legal research, prepare memoranda of advice and develop and maintain the legal knowledge database.
• To support the maintenance of legal adequate legal procedures and processes including the maintenance of registers, files and records.
• To support the development of a legal risk management framework.
• To support the implementation and maintenance of legal operations tools and initiatives.
• To manage vendor onboarding and periodic review for the Legal Department.

Key Skills/Experience:

• With (Post-Qualified Experience, (PQE) having qualified in private practice and gained experience as in-house counsel at a financial institution as a generalist but with a focus on cross-border emerging markets finance (including energy, national resources, oil, gas, infrastructure, trade finance).
• Good understanding of the regulatory environment the Bank operates in. Knowledge or and/or experience in private banking is a plus.
• Keen interest in legal technology.
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales. Law degree: England & Wales
• Strong communicator, results orientated, good at time management and building trust and credibility.
• Must be driven, articulate, proactive, flexible, approachable, and pragmatic. Must consider and evaluate risk in their approach.

In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income protection
• Private Medical Insurance plan (upon successful completion of probation period)
• Contribution to glasses/contacts and eye testing
• Gym subsidy (up to £50 per month)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Interest Free season ticket loan for travel
• Birthday Leave
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 after 3 years and 30 after 8 years’ service
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)

The Curve Group is First Bank UK’s outsource partner for Recruitment and a "Data Processor". The Curve Group will hold the information you submit but First Bank UK will have access to it. You can find their privacy policy here:

First Bank is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

A media services company based in the South of England, are conducting a search for a capable Legal Counsel to join their legal team on a contract basis to cover a 12 month period of maternity.

(This is a remote working role, you will however have to attend the office in the Greater London area for a couple of agreed days initially to get to know the team, thereafter the role will be remote.)

The company represents the intellectual property rights of many prominent publishing brands in the UK, such as leading newspapers, magazine publishers and their thousands of brands, in print and online. The combination of licensing and database services provided, enables UK and international businesses to access published content in an efficient and copyright compliant way.

They've also been operating for 25 years and the business continues to grow and evolve in a technology-focused direction. Projects are also underway to explore data mining, Big Data and data analytics activities.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the daily operations of the business, as well as contribute to the process improvement of the teams. There is a good breadth of work and our client offers a friendly, flexible work environment.

Your New Role

As the Legal Counsel, you will directly report to the General Counsel, in a role that touches all parts of the organisation, as well providing opportunity to work with publishers. You will have strong experience gained in commercial Law (commercial contracts), dealing with contract disputes, breach of contract and handling pre-action letters. You will have gained this experience either through in-house exposure or secondment experience.

You will be responsible for reviewing client contracts, with a view to identifying breach of contract / compliance. Identifying key issues and enforcing the terms of the contracts, through composing breach of contract letters, pre-action letters and putting together process checklists and letter templates.

You will work with publishers and all departments, including Licensing, Publisher Services, Accounts, Business Development, IT and International, advising on range of contentious matters and managing litigation and disputes arising withing the business.

Part of this will include assisting with correspondence from publishers and clients.

You will manage business compliance with the requirements of ‘The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 (including business Membership Rules, Annual Transparency Report) and with Data Protection laws (including the General Data Protection Regulation).

You will also advise on copyright issues, acting as a point of escalation for non-compliant organisations (MMOs and licensees), pursuing legal action and assisting the finance team and credit control function, and advise on the suitability of claims for escalation, assist with issuing claims and ensure pre-action protocol is observed.

An important part of the role will be to keep abreast of any changes to applicable laws and relevant court judgements (particularly in relation to copyright and competition law), ensuring that business licencses, policies and procedures are compliant and up to date. As part of this, the incumbent will review and prepare responses to relevant government consultations, as required.

What you’ll Need To Succeed

As the Legal Counsel you will need to hold the below qualifications and demonstrate the below experience;

1. You will be a UK qualified lawyer with at least 3 years post qualification experience and ideally above 5 years post qualified experience is desirable.
2. You will have experience of dealing with commercial contracts, commercial contract disputes particularly in relation to breach of contracts, gained ideally in an in-house environment / secondment or in a law firm.
3. You will have sound interpersonal skills, to be able to deal with staff at all levels inside and outside the organisation.
4. Demonstrate an ability to articulate and communicate clearly and with authority.
5. Have a good attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
6. Be able to work independently on a remote basis.
7. If successful, you should be in a position to start the role asap, ideally in July.

What You'll Receive In Return

As the Legal Counsel, you will receive an excellent package of benefits, strong pension, generous annual leave allowance, life assurance, an excellent Employee Assistance Programme, healthcare. You will also receive a very competitive market salary.

Applying For Your New Role

Does this position sound of interest? Please submit your CV confidentially and we will be in touch shortly to discuss the opportunity in further detail. Or, if you prefer to chat about the role confidentially before submitting a CV, please get in touch via the contact details provided.

This is more than a legal role-it's your opportunity to be part of something truly exceptional. Our client is an international, world-renowned name in luxury yacht manufacturing. We're inviting a talented Legal Counsel to join a small, dynamic legal team and make a real impact. With a legacy built on innovation, craftsmanship, and prestige, a brand you'll be proud to represent.
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, you'll work across departments including sales, marketing, operations, and finance, providing trusted legal advice that supports the business at every level. You'll draft and review commercial agreements, help ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and contribute to the management of legal risk in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.
This is a role where your ideas will be heard, and your work will be visible. In our close-knit team, you won't be a small cog in a big machine-you'll be a valued contributor shaping the future of a globally respected brand. You'll collaborate with external counsel and regulatory bodies, and gain exposure to the unique legal challenges of the luxury sector.
We're looking for someone proactive, curious, and ready to grow. Whether you're early in your legal career or seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to develop under the guidance of experienced professionals, in a business that values innovation, integrity, and its people.
Why wouldn't you apply?
This is your moment to step into a role where you can thrive, grow, and be part of something iconic. Help shape the future of a brand that leads with excellence.Apply now and take your legal career to the next level.

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