Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Beacon Legal Full time £100,000 - £120,000 per year

Legal Counsel - Real Estate (FTC)

Our client, a leading multinational financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced
commercial real estate lawyer
to join its in-house legal team on a
3-month fixed-term contract
, to start
March 2026
. This role offers an excellent opportunity to support a global real estate strategy within a high-performing, international environment.

In this position, you will support the organisation's strategic real estate activity, including global office expansion, property development, acquisitions, disposals, and complex leasing arrangements. You will take a lead role in transactional drafting and negotiations, working closely with business stakeholders to deliver commercially sound and operationally efficient solutions.

You will manage a broad range of real estate matters, ranging from standardised agreements to bespoke, high-value transactions. Key responsibilities include structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial leases and related contracts, managing external counsel, advising internal business clients, and supporting the ongoing management of the organisation's international real estate portfolio. You will also assist in the implementation of process improvements, resolve issues within existing commercial relationships, and support pre-litigation matters as required.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. A competitive compensation package is offered, commensurate with experience.

Basic Qualifications

  • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years' post-qualification experience, specialising in commercial real estate
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating real estate contracts in English
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously
  • Proactive, enthusiastic, and comfortable working in a high-performance, collaborative environment
  • Demonstrated sound judgment, including in ambiguous or evolving circumstances
  • Able to work autonomously while contributing effectively to cross-functional teams
  • Strong analytical skills with a client-focused approach

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