Legal Manager

2 weeks ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Persimmon Homes Full time
Job Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We're Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year. We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We're looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Manager to join the Legal Team. Reporting to the

Company Solicitor, the position will involve the preparation of documents in connection with the setting up of sites for plot sales and dealing with all development matters arising in the course of residential developments, including road and sewer agreements, drainage and service easements, transfers of public open space, management companies and residual land sales.

The role will include:

  • Preparing documents and portfolios in connection with the setting up of sites for plot sales
  • Dealing with a wide range of development matters including road and sewer agreements, drainage and service easements, transfers of public open space, management companies and residual land sales
  • Supervising, supporting and actively managing a team of conveyancers on a day to day basis.
  • Advising and assisting on issues which arise during plot sales and part exchange transactions and where appropriate, dealing with plot sales and part exchange transactions
  • Dealing with reversion sales, deeds of variation and other miscellaneous conveyancing matters
  • Assisting the Company Solicitor and Group Solicitor (where required) in relation to regulatory matters, training, drafting precedents and other matters
  • Playing an active role in the development of the Group's case management system
  • Attending meetings with sales staff where required
  • Conducting yearly appraisals and auditing files at regular intervals
  • Training conveyancers and Assistant Conveyancers in connection with title checks, plot conveyancing and deed of variations
  • Dealing with disciplinary matters (for conveyancing and IHLD admin staff) prior to appeal

What we need from you?

  • Solicitor qualification or Company Legal Executive (requires Fellow of Cilex or CLC qualification)
  • Experienced commercial or residential conveyancer able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of conveyancing, practice and procedure as well as experience in site set ups, development work and infrastructure work
  • Previous experience of handling plot sales and dealing with related development matters for a house builder (either in house or in private practice) would be a distinct advantage
  • Personable, motivated and organised individual with experience of working in a busy office environment (a legal office would be preferable)
  • Ability to deal with confidential matters
  • It is essential you are computer literate, have good social and communication skills and a confident telephone manner. Above all we need an enthusiastic, proactive, hardworking individual to join our dynamic, supportive team

What's in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

  • Competitive Salary (DOE)
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Bonus
  • Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing home working up to 2/3 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

If you have any questions about the job or application process please contact us at

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