Contracts Lawyer/Manager - Real Estate Private Equity

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Corporate Services business is seeking a Contracts Lawyer for an initial 6-month FTC. The role involves drafting and reviewing engagement letters, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and liaising with stakeholders to streamline processes. Ideal for a legal professional looking for a temporary engagement with key responsibilities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated engagement letters for outside counsel.
• Ensured compliance with internal legal and risk policies.
• Liaised with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Job description

Job Description

My client, a Corporate Services business (PE), are looking for a Contracts lawyer to join the team on an initial 6 month FTC. Responsibilities will include:

• Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated engagement letters for outside counsel and third-party service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensured compliance with internal legal and risk policies, including alignment with Blackstone’s standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Liaised with internal stakeholders (legal, finance, procurement) and external counsel to streamline engagement processes and approvals.
• Maintained and updated templates, clause libraries, and best practices for engagement letter terms to promote efficiency and consistency.
• Tracked engagement letter execution, renewals, and expirations using legal operations tools and contract management systems.

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