Legal Counsel | Leverage Finance

A leading residential property business is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a growing organisation at the forefront of building safety and property management reform in the UK.

The business is open-minded about background, they're looking for a strong property lawyer first and foremost, but would particularly welcome candidates with experience or interest in one of the following areas:

• Broad real estate experience, including leases, freehold and leasehold structures, residential property, and general property advisory work; or
• Specialist experience in building safety and regulatory matters, ideally with exposure to the Building Safety Act, remediation issues, or wider housing compliance.

Whichever route you come from, this is a role for a lawyer who enjoys combining technical property work with broader strategic input. You'll advise across teams including operations, compliance, and senior management, helping to shape how the business navigates the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in property and building safety.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a background in property law.
• Experience in residential property or building safety legislation highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial outlook and ability to deliver clear, practical advice.

This organisation operates at the intersection of law, property, and regulation, managing a diverse portfolio of residential assets and leading on best practice in compliance and customer transparency. The role offers exposure to complex, topical issues and the chance to make a visible impact in a progressive, collaborative team.

For more details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

A market-leading residential property group is seeking an In-House Property Lawyer to join its established legal team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of property law, building safety, and compliance, tackling some of the most topical and high-profile issues in the UK property sector today.

The organisation manages a significant residential portfolio across England and Wales and plays a central role in ensuring safety, transparency, and good governance in property management. The legal team sits at the heart of that mission, advising on everything from landlord & tenant and building safety matters to portfolio transactions and dispute resolution.

The business is open-minded on background and will consider candidates from one of two main routes:

1) Property & Compliance Lawyer

Ideal for a junior solicitor with strong real estate or landlord & tenant experience, looking to broaden their in-house exposure. You'll advise on a range of property, leasehold, and compliance matters, work with external solicitors on disputes, and support internal teams on processes, templates, and operational governance.

2) Construction & Building Safety Lawyer

Suitable for a solicitor with some experience in construction or building safety law, either contentious or non-contentious. You'll work on high-value building remediation projects, advise on the Building Safety Act 2022, Defective Premises Act, and related frameworks, and liaise with external counsel on claims, contracts, and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on property, leasehold, and regulatory matters across a varied caseload.
• Manage or support building safety and remediation projects in line with current legislation.
• Instruct and oversee external solicitors and consultants where appropriate.
• Draft, review, and advise on deeds, licences, construction contracts, and warranties.
• Provide internal training and support to operational teams on compliance and property law.
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes affecting the housing and building safety landscape.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally 2-3 years' PQE.
• Background in property, construction, or landlord & tenant law.
• Strong drafting and communication skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and confident in managing varied and complex workstreams.
• Experience with building safety or remediation legislation would be a distinct advantage.

You'll join a forward-thinking, mission-driven organisation operating at the forefront of residential property and building safety. The work is varied, intellectually engaging, and socially relevant, offering exposure to major regulatory reform and the chance to make a tangible impact on the way residential property is managed across the UK.

For more details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Montresor are mandated by a leading financial services institution is seeking an experienced Structured Finance Legal Vice President to join its Markets Legal team in London. This role offers the opportunity to advise on complex securitisation, structured finance, and risk transfer transactions across a diverse range of asset classes. This team offers a genuine range of work across a range of structured finance matters, which can be hard to come by in financial services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and transactional support for securitisation, portfolio risk transfer, and structured financing activities.

• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documentation including offering materials, termsheets, engagement letters, and legal opinions.

• Advise on relevant laws, rules, and regulations impacting structured finance and securitisation activities.

• Support business units in managing legal and reputational risks, ensuring compliance with internal governance and external regulation.

• Contribute to the development of best-practice legal frameworks, template documentation, and training initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including compliance and risk, to deliver commercially effective solutions.

Key Requirements

• Qualified UK lawyer with strong post-qualification experience in structured finance or securitisation.

• Deep technical understanding of structured finance regulations and transaction structures.

• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and collaborate across multiple business areas.

• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and communication skills with a strategic mindset.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to take a leadership role within a high-performing legal function at a leading financial services institution.