Junior Legal Counsel

2 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom SSQ Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Junior legal counsel – Real estate

London based

4 days in office

A leading global real estate investment and asset management firm is seeking a commercially focused Junior Legal Counsel (1-4 years PQE) to join its London office. This broad role offers exposure to high-value property transactions, development projects, and strategic asset management.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the position is ideal for a qualified lawyer with a strong interest in real estate and a desire to work across the full lifecycle of property investment and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support on real estate development projects, including negotiating consultant appointments, contracts, reliance letters, and liaising with external counsel and internal development teams.
  • Assist with investment transactions, including legal due diligence and documentation for acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets.
  • Project manage legal documentation for financing deals, ensuring compliance with lender requirements and coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
  • Review and negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers and consultants, particularly those related to property operations and hotel assets.
  • Liaise with external counsel on litigation matters and manage legal proceedings related to property disputes or claims.
  • Maintain and assess the firm's intellectual property portfolio, particularly in relation to branded real estate assets.
  • Draft intra-group agreements, termination notices, and bespoke legal documents related to property and development matters.
  • Conduct legal and market research to support strategic decisions in real estate investment and development.
  • Ensure legal documentation is well-organised and deadlines are tracked via SharePoint and internal systems.
  • Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments affecting the real estate sector

Candidate Requirements:

  • UK-qualified lawyer with 1-4 years PQE, ideally with experience in real estate, development, or commercial property law.
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to work across varied legal areas within a property-focused business.
  • Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
  • Highly organised, discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.

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