Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate (12 Month FTC)

Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate (12 Month FTC)

A highly regarded real estate and regeneration platform is looking to appoint a senior real estate lawyer into its in-house legal team on a 12 month fixed term contract.

This opportunity sits within a business delivering some of the most significant mixed-use, development, and regeneration projects in the market. The role offers broad exposure across investment, development, asset management, and strategic transactions, with regular interaction across senior leadership and project teams.

The business is looking to move quickly, so this is particularly relevant for lawyers who are available at short notice, coming to the end of a contract, between roles, or simply in a position to make a move on an accelerated timeline.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a lean and highly commercial legal team, supporting live projects and strategic transactions across a diverse real estate portfolio.

The remit is broad and includes:

• Advising on complex real estate and development matters across live assets and new opportunities
• Drafting and negotiating leases, licences, consultant appointments, utility agreements, and wider commercial contracts
• Supporting acquisitions, disposals, financings, joint ventures, and other strategic transactions
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across development, finance, planning, governance, and operations
• Managing external counsel on specialist matters where required
• Advising on legal risk, structuring, and execution across projects as they progress

Legal is closely integrated with the wider business, giving this role strong visibility across transactions, live developments, and wider strategic initiatives.

Candidate Profile

This is likely to suit:

• England & Wales qualified lawyers, typically 5+ PQE
• Strong real estate experience, gained either in private practice or in-house
• Lawyers comfortable handling both day-to-day asset matters and more strategic transactional work
• Commercially minded individuals who enjoy working closely with stakeholders and being embedded in the business

In-house experience is welcomed, but not essential.

Why Consider It?

The platform offers exposure to high-quality assets, sophisticated transactions, and a legal team that plays a central role in supporting investment, development, and operational decision-making.

For lawyers looking for immediate exposure, strong stakeholder access, and the opportunity to step into a high-calibre in-house environment on an accelerated timeline, this is a compelling opportunity.

If this sounds relevant, or you know someone who may be open to a confidential conversation, feel free to get in touch.