Role: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA
Hours: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Bonus Scheme: Bonus Incentive
Company: EG On The Move

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Whether you’re looking to build a long-term career as we expand across the UK or seeking a job with top benefits, we’ve got you covered:

• Bonus Incentive
• Upto 15% Retail & Food to Go discounts including Greggs, Starbucks, Subway, Popeyes, Cinnabon, Sbarro & Chaiiwala
• Flexible Working Day (8am –10am start with an 8-hour workday)
• Free On-site Parking
• Waterside Café – Enjoy freshly prepared meals daily
• On-site Prayer and Ablution Facilities
• Employee Assistance program
• Support for mental and financial well-being
• Life insurance
• Legal Assistance
• Retail Discounts
• Learning & Development opportunities to support your growth
• Salary Sacrifice Pension

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel – Real Estate to join our dynamic Legal Team. This role offers a broad and engaging remit, with a strong focus on real estate matters alongside exposure to wider corporate legal work.
Working closely with internal stakeholders across departments, you’ll provide clear, commercial legal advice on property transactions and related corporate matters. You will play a key role in cross-functional projects, conducting detailed property due diligence, drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional looking to make a tangible impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Conduct property due diligence and provide detailed reports on title and transactional documents
• Offer property-related corporate support
• Collaborate across departments to gather instructions and provide legal input
• Mentor and guide junior team members on specific tasks
• Maintain a solid understanding of Land Registry processes and SDLT requirements
• Draft and negotiate a variety of real estate agreements
• Provide property-related support to the Utilities/EV team
• Ensure all necessary approvals are obtained before completing real estate transactions
• Contribute to broader commercial, litigation, and corporate legal matters
• Assist with data protection queries, working closely with the external Data Protection Officer (DPO)
• Oversee and manage external legal counsel when required
  This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.