Senior Legal Counsel - Property Development firm in London

Senior Legal Counsel (in-House)

Property development firm

£135K-£145K

London office (fully office based role)

Main Duties:

▪ Draft and/or review leases, sale and purchase, development, planning, construction, consultant appointment, property management, financing and other agreements and tenancy documents.

▪ Handle and/or manage and advise on the Group\’s acquisition/disposal transactions, due diligence and title investigations, litigation proceedings, sale and leasing of properties, company secretarial and insurance matters.

▪ Advise and work closely with all business/control/support functions such as Projects, Cost Control, Marketing, Human Resources & Administration, Finance and Information Technology on legal issues arising from the Group\’s business and operations.

▪ Assist with the review, updating and implementation of company policies to ensure compliance of new legislation and regulations.

▪ Conduct legal research, advise and provide business units with updates and training on legal and statutory developments of relevance to the Group\’s businesses and operations.

▪ Ensure that legal risks are identified and advised to senior management in a timely manner.

▪ Deal and liaise with external parties including regulators and Governmental bodies.

▪ Manage disputes and control external legal resources in terms of cost and performance, including budgeting, negotiation and settlement of external lawyers\’ fees.

▪ Report to and work with the Group General Counsel on legal, company secretarial and risk management matters relating to the Group\’s businesses and operations in the UK.

Qualifications, Essential skills & Attributes

▪ Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

▪ Minimum 12 years post qualification experience in commercial property in the UK

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.