At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support and advice across various business units in real estate.
- Company: Leading global professional services firm in the real estate sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on career development and agility.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team shaping innovative real estate solutions and making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor in England with strong legal expertise.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 £ per year.
About the Business
Our client is a leading global professional services firm operating within the real estate and built environment sector. The business delivers a fully integrated platform of services to occupiers, investors, and owners across international markets. Combining deep sector expertise with innovative and flexible solutions, the firm supports clients in navigating the evolving demands of their real estate strategies.
About the Role / Business Area
This role sits within a key occupier-focused division of the business, which delivers integrated real estate solutions across the full property lifecycle. The team provides a broad range of services, including facilities management, project management, workplace consulting, and portfolio strategy, helping organisations optimise performance, enhance user experience, and adapt to changing business needs. The role also supports a flexible workspace platform within the group, which designs, delivers, and manages tailored office environments for enterprise clients. This platform enables businesses to scale quickly and operate with greater agility through customised, service-led solutions.
Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, provide legal support to key occupier-focused and flexible workspace business units, with a focus on facilities management, project management, consulting, and related commercial services.
- Provide legal advice (oral and written) to executives, managers, and other employees.
- Attend management, commercial, and operational meetings to provide legal input, identify risk, and support decision-making.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Client contracts, Vendor and subcontractor agreements, Master services agreements, Facilities management, project management, consulting, and outsourcing arrangements.
- Support with contentious and compliance matters across the business, working towards practical solutions and appropriate dispute strategies where required.
- Work with the wider business to improve legal precedents, processes, and risk management protocols.
- Deliver updates and guidance to the business on key legal developments.
- Partner closely with commercial teams in negotiations with clients and stakeholders, including delivering training on relevant legal areas.
- Provide flexible legal support as the business continues to grow and expand into new service lines.
Person Specification
Qualified solicitor in England.
Legal Director employer: Taylor Root Dusseldorf
At Taylor Root, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to lead impactful compliance initiatives, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and encourages professional advancement in a vibrant legal environment.
