Legal Counsel (Remote)

Legal Counsel | Environment Bank | UK

At Environment Bank (EB) we’re rewriting the rulebook when it comes to Biodiversity in line with our collective purpose of ‘a new plan for the planet’. Our commitment to biodiversity is the beating heart of our business. With significant investments secured, we are revolutionising the industry with action-orientated change, turning our bold plan for the planet into a reality through privately funded landscape-scale nature recovery.

The EB team are a diverse group of talented individuals, who bring different experiences, ideas and much more. Together, we’ve experienced remarkable growth recently, and the best part… We’re just getting started.

We believe that work should be fulfilling, inspiring, and balanced. From wellness programs to flexible arrangements, we’ve got your back and are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. So, if you’re ready to be part of a driven organisation that’s making a real difference in the world, join us at Environment Bank.

EDI & Belonging

At the heart of Environment Bank are the people, who make it all possible. We employ individuals, who share the same passion to live our EB mission and values.

At EB, we believe that fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us more innovative, dynamic, and competitive. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is valued and respected, free from discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.

About the role

As Legal Counsel you will be working closely with our Head of Legal to oversee the legal land aspects of our business. You will be instrumental in progressing our nationwide portfolio of land transactions from heads of terms stage through to legal completion, while providing timely and clear advice to the business. Although predominantly focusing on all things land related there will be opportunities to expand your knowledge and get involved with other areas.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in full-time and part-time work.

And there’s more …

·       Drive and progress multiple habitat bank land transactions through managing external law firms, meeting deadlines and delivering exceptional outcomes for our landowners.

·       Draft and negotiate habitat bank leases and habitat management agreements, ensuring optimal outcomes for all parties involved. Flexing between managing transactions in-house and instructing external law firms depending upon business needs.

·       Report effectively to the Head of Legal on contract terms and title related risks, while engaging in effective negotiations and problem solving with landowners and their lawyers to remove or resolve risks that would be unacceptable to the business.

·       Cultivate a strong and productive relationship with external counsel.

·       Focus on enhancing processes and managing costs, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and optimisation.

·       Become a key partner to the Land team to ensure legal support throughout the habitat bank onboarding process and lifetime of the habitat bank.

• Remote working with a WFH allowance
• Competitive salary with bonus
• 30 days annual leave + opportunity to buy 5 additional days upon successful completion of probation
• Birthday off
• Wellness day
• Flexible working
• Investment in your development
• Death in Service
• Contributory Pension
• Life assurance

What we need from you

• A qualified property solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales your 3-5 years of PQE combined with a robust background in leasehold portfolio management, and/or agricultural land law make you a prime candidate for this extraordinary opportunity.
• Prior in-house experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Your specialist knowledge means you will be able to quickly understand and unblock legal issues as they arise.
• Communication is your superpower, as you effortlessly navigate negotiations with external parties and build relationships with external counsel.
• Your excellent judgment and analytical skills are second nature, empowering you to make well-informed decisions in the face of uncertainty.
• Collaboration is at the heart of your work, as you seamlessly liaise with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.

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