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About Meyrick Estate Management Ltd. and the Estates
The Company is responsible for the management of the property, business and personal interests of the family. The family's principal assets are three long-held, large estates located in Bournemouth, the New Forest and Anglesey. These assets are held in a group of c.40 entities which include trusts, companies, partnerships and personally held assets. While legal ownership is fragmented, beneficial interest is narrowly held.
For example, the Gervis Meyrick Estate in Bournemouth, comprises a large number of diverse property types including residential units, hotels and Bournemouth beach. The Gervis Meyrick family drove the growth of Bournemouth from the 1840s and continue to be a key stakeholder in the emerging city.
The Group's principal business is the letting of property. Other important businesses include renewable energy production; farming; leisure; and, increasingly, property development and promotion. The Group is asset rich, cash generative, and has limited external borrowing.
The Group's focus is on taking opportunities within its own estate asset base and, as much of the urban estate is reversionary, it has an active program of buying-in and restructuring long leases. Core Group values are: 1) the stewardship associated with a traditional, multi-generational landed estate; and 2) the desire to revitalise its estates.
Job Description
The Estate is looking for an experienced person to lead and manage the more complex title matters which are often contentious and research-intensive.
You will provide casework and legal input for applications of registration of land and disputes. The successful candidate will deliver settlement of dispute claims and maintaining the integrity of the estate archives.
This role requires excellent attention to detail, robust research and analytical skills, and a profound understanding of legal and property records. The person must be able to work independently and efficiently.
If you are ready to contribute to the standardising of Estate records, then apply now to be a crucial part of our team.
The breadth of the work includes:
Land Registry applications
Conduct in-depth research and analysis of property records, including deeds, mortgages, judgments, easements, and other relevant documents, to determine the ownership history and legal status of a property's title.
Licensing
Boundary matters including resolving disputes.
Contesting adverse possession claims
Management of seigneurial franchises and droits
Highways-related title matters
Marine property matters
Management of restrictive covenants
Perambulations/assurance of Estate ownership
Research
Where you will work
You will need to work in our record stores, in public archives and on the ground.
Desk work can be carried out in our offices or at home. Consequently, it is desirable if you live locally to our Bournemouth/Christchurch offices.
Who you will work with
You will work closely with our team of experienced surveyors, researchers and external lawyers and other professionals.
However, you must be able to work independently and efficiently.
What experience you will bring
Robust research and analytical skills
A profound understanding of property law
Direct experience of working with legal and property records
Previous experience in conducting title research or related work in the property industry Direct experience of property disputes and their resolution
Direct experience of dealings with HM Land Registry
The ability to communicate effectively
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analyse complex information
Familiarity with mapping software
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct when handling confidential or sensitive information.
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