General Counsel jobs in London

Job Description:

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 revolutionizing 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. In 2024 we were proud to win the coveted ‘Investor of the Year Award’! 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 counsel 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 (Liverpool Street) and we are looking for an experienced 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 someone who can:

• Provide Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Administrative support for the Head of Legal and wider team at Student Homes Fund and its JV partners, stakeholders together with administrative adhoc matters.
• Assist on/completing Property transactions of HMO genre relating to freeholds, leaseholds, residential landlord and tenant matters and general research with and without debt financing
• Perform all legal and property due diligence in relation to Residential conveyancing transactions including but not limited to amending and preparing legal agreements/documents and notices; raising property and land registry searches; completing SDLT returns; registering documents at the Land Registry; dealing with post completion matters to include regularising the HMO position of the asset and maintain filing of data/deeds library/ completion bibles of all acquisitions; working alongside our data team to procure the same
• Coordinate, support and work hand in hand with our external advisors and internal Finance, Investment and Operations teams in respect of Property due diligence including review of tenancies and statutory compliance
• Assist with SPA transactions and regular refinance cycles to include managements of external third parties/accountants
• Liaising with and updating 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.
• Capable of working independently, efficiently, and managing diverse matters simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Working in a collaborative role with other key departments as part of one team

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

Salary: range of £60-75k dependent on experience.

Curious and Interested?

We would love to hear from you with your CV under cover of a brief email explaining why you want to apply for this role. In that email, please also let us know your notice period (if any) and salary expectation (if any)

The recruitment process will consist of 3 stages:

• A one hour test (which does not require prior preparation)
• A video call
• An onsite interview with our Head of Legal and /Director.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

Work Location: In person

Pay: £60,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person