General Counsel - Real Estate
LAW Absolute · London, England ·
Were partnering with a leading international investment and development organisation to appoint a senior General Counsel to provide strategic legal leadership across a complex portfolio of real estate and infrastructure assets.
This is a high-profile leadership role, advising executive stakeholders and boards on major transactions, governance, risk management, and commercial strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead legal support for acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, financings, and development projects. Provide legal advice across the full lifecycle of real estate investments, from acquisition and structuring through development, construction, operations, asset management and disposal.
Advise executive leadership and boards on strategic, commercial, governance and reputational matters. Oversee complex commercial negotiations and contractual arrangements. Manage significant legal risks, disputes, and regulatory matters.
Lead external counsel relationships and develop a high-performing legal function.
About You
Qualified lawyer with 15+ years PQE Significant senior-level in-house experience. Extensive expertise in real estate investment, development, and construction. Proven experience advising on the full real estate asset lifecycle, including acquisitions, development, operations, joint ventures and exit transactions.
Strong track record supporting boards and executive leadership on complex transactions and strategic initiatives. Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable. Commercial, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
To register an interest please send through your updated CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute.com