Legal Officer (Property)

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job description

Salary - £38,387
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities' (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

Working closely with and reporting to the Senior Property Lawyer (Property), the post holder will provide legal advice and representation to United Utilities Water Limited in relation to property and land transaction matters to ensure that our business operates within the legal and regulatory framework and that our business' commercial interests are protected; and deliver the land transaction matters undertaken by United Utilities Water Limited and other parts of the UU Group.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Support and assist the Senior Property Lawyer (Property), Property Lawyers and Legal Officer (Property) to deliver (end to end) all adoption, connection, build over agreements - mostly precedent based work but with professional knowledge behind to support any changes of approach (on each and every document)
• To carry out any other Property-related Legal work as and when requested by the Senior Property Lawyer and Property Lawyer.
• No leadership responsibilities
• Extensive liaison with internal clients, developers, customers and advisors
• Ensure that accurate and timely legal advice is provided for contentious and non-contentious property and land related matters;
• Deliver all property advice and land transactions to ensure that they are carried out in a timely, efficient and cost effective manner and on the best possible provisions to our business;
• Ensure all areas of our business are aware of the requirements of the law relevant to their activities in relation to property and land transaction matters