Legal Counsel / Legal Executive

Job Title: Legal Counsel / Legal Executive

Reports to: Head of Legal

Other Benefits: Private Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension Contribution

Background

Student Homes Management is a real estate private equity manager focused on student HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) and co-living opportunities across the UK. We are the fastest growing HMO fund in the UK and our aim is to provide investors with best-in-class returns while revolutionising the way students live together. As one of the leading players in the sector within which we operate, we are regularly recognised by industry bodies such as Property Week as one of the top 10 property fund managers in student housing investments. Building on our strong conviction in data-led decision-making approach and belief in leveraging cutting-edge technology to generate consistent superior returns, we are now looking for a legal support to join us in our legal team to help continue our growth.

Who are we looking for in this Role:

The role is based in London and we are looking for an ambitious and dedicated In-house Solicitor / Licenced Conveyancer / Chartered Legal Executive to join the Legal Department in our dynamic, collaborative environment as we continue on our passionate journey to reinvent the future of co-living. In particular we are seeking:
• Legal and administrative support for the Head of Legal and wider team at Student Homes.
• Assisting on/completing Property transactions of HMO genre relating to freehold, leasehold, residential landlord and tenant matters and general research.
• Coordinate, support and work hand in hand with our external legal advisors and internal teams.
• Advise, perform and execute conveyancing transactions through entire lifecycle to include regularising the HMO position, deeds filing with Data team, and support refinancing process.
• Understanding/advise on processes in regard to litigant tenants and perform pre-action measures.
• Assisting the Head of Legal with Fund compliance and regulatory matters together with administrative ad hoc matters.
• Liaising with agents and external parties in particular our cornerstone managing agent as appropriate

Essential Skills Experience required for this Role
• Relevant qualifications:
• If applying in the capacity of a solicitor, you should have a degree combined with qualifying legal diploma (whether SQE/LPC or otherwise)
• If applying in the capacity of a Chartered Legal Executive, you should hold The CILEX Professional Qualification (CPQ)
• If applying in the capacity of a Licenced Conveyancer, you should hold a Level 4 and / or a Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice or such other recognised CLC qualification.
• Solid background in residential conveyancing and ability to perform all stages of Freehold / Leasehold property transactions.
• Excellent negotiating, drafting, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a high-pressured environment and manage priorities with strong time management skills.

Desired Skills Experience that would be nice to have for this Role
• Exposure to/understanding of asset compliance and management for HMO properties including, Article 4 directions.
• Understanding of C3/C4 planning use and permitted development rights and general understanding of planning law relating to HMO’s.
• Comfortable with Excel.

Please note that to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to work in the UK.

Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year (depending on experience)

Expected start date: ASAP

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Health wellbeing programme
• Life insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 12/02/2025 Read more