Legal Counsel - 12-month FTC

Your new companyAll candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.A London-based property development management company is seeking a senior legal professional to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The company specialises in delivering high-quality residential-led projects and is backed by international stakeholders. The business has undergone significant transformation in recent years and continues to progress several exciting developments, including a major regeneration project.Your new roleYou will support the General Counsel in delivering comprehensive legal advice across a wide range of areas, including real estate, construction, planning, environmental, finance, and corporate law. You will be handling:Drafting and negotiating construction contractsCompany and corporate law matters, including some company secretarial responsibilitiesManaging external legal counselCommercial, consumer, IP, and dispute resolution mattersGovernance, data protection, and audit supportWorking independently within a lean legal team, this role presents the opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation.What you''ll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you''ll need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience (at least 5 years'' PQE). Experience in the real estate, construction, or infrastructure industries is essential; in-house experience would be highly beneficial. This role requires someone with highly developed people and communication skills, independence, discretion, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate may also have:Experience in company secretarial mattersCompliance experience (including data protection, insurance, and anti-money laundering/bribery) and exposure to liaising with external financiers, legal counsel, and regulatory bodiesWhat you''ll get in returnA competitive salary in the range of £100k-£110kHybrid working (3 days in the office)The opportunity to work on high-profile London development projectsA collaborative and non-hierarchical working cultureExposure to a business undergoing strategic transformation

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