Property Lawyer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Property Lawyer to join the Guinness team. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy which is based in our London office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

The main purpose of the role is to support the Senior Property Lawyer in providing efficient and effective residential and commercial conveyancing for Guinness and provide professional property and expert contract advice supporting an internal Legal Team.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, taking instructions from internal Stakeholders, liaising with external parties, drafting commercial and residential property documents, raising and answering property enquiries, reviewing property deeds/title registers and associated documents to prepare reports and provide advice to internal Stakeholders on general property queries.

What we're looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you'll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You'll also be able to demonstrate

Essential:

• Experience in all types of conveyancing, including residential and commercial.
• Excellent legal drafting skills, including drafting leases, transfers and other legal documents.
• Ability to present information in a variety of forms to a high standard, including excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience of working to deadlines and targets.
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a housing association or public sector body.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister (qualified to practice in England) or CILEx Level 6 (Fellow).

If you're interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.

About Us

The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our customers, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.