Senior Commercial Law Solicitor
1 week ago
This is a superb opportunity for you if you are a specialist in housing corporate governance work looking to take your career to the next level.
As a key advisor, you will provide legal expertise and strategic guidance to clients in the social housing sector, helping them navigate complex corporate structures, governance, and regulatory challenges.
A genuine career opportunity to play a leading role in our market-leading national development team with a focus on housing
Corporate Legal Advice
Advise on legal structures for social housing organisations, including companies, registered societies, co-operatives, social enterprises, community interest companies, and charitable vehicles.
Lead on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, including transfers of engagements, asset purchases, and dissolutions.
Governance & Compliance
Develop and review governance policies and procedures, including codes of conduct, schemes of delegation, board remuneration, and more.
Support boards and members with training, risk management, and meeting requirements, ensuring robust governance across the organisation.
Regulatory & Charity Law
Advise on charity law, including incorporations, trustee responsibilities, serious incident reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Guide clients through housing regulation, ensuring compliance with the Regulatory Framework, Capital Funding Guide, and Homes England requirements.
Strong experience in the social housing sector, particularly in corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Proven ability to manage complex legal issues, offer strategic advice, and work closely with boards and senior executives.
In-depth knowledge of charity law, housing regulation, and corporate structures relevant to social housing.
Benefits, Agile Working And Additional Information
We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.
We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.
We have hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leicester, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Solihull, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lincoln and Sheffield.
Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.
Welcome to Shakespeare Martineau, where we're more than just a full-service law firm. Our purpose is clear: we provide creative solutions and advice that help individuals and businesses achieve their commercial and personal goals. But what truly sets us apart is our focus on building lasting relationships and championing our clients, ensuring they receive the best possible business and personal advice.
Diversity is at the heart of our firm. As part of , we are part of a large multi-brand group, all of our brands are linked by a shared purpose and set of values that brings about a positive, inclusive and diverse work culture - helping everyone achieve their ambitions.
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