General Counsel

McKinlay Law; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 153,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property asset manager in London seeks a General Counsel to join their senior management team. This role involves providing legal advice across all property portfolio matters, driving compliance, and engaging with the board regarding governance. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 5 years of experience and significant exposure to property management. This position offers exceptional benefits and the chance to work in beautiful offices, making it a unique opportunity to join a prestigious team.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Beautiful office environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Significant experience in multi-development property portfolio.
• Proven track record in gaining stakeholder trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial and property matters.
• Lead and support the In-House legal team.
• Advise the board on corporate governance.

Skills

Legal expertise in property matters

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Contractual advice

Education

Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE

Job description

About the role

Award‑winning, independent property developer, with a portfolio of some of Europe’s largest urban development projects, are looking for a General Counsel to join their senior management team and provide subject matter expertise for all legal matters across their property portfolio.

Key details

Salary: to £180,000 depending on experience

Location: London

PQE: 5 Years +

Hybrid: Yes

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in relation to commercial or property matters, and disputes
• Review and advise on contractual matters for the business
• Lead and support the In‑House legal team with enquiries, consents, licences etc.
• Provide legal support, advice and strategic direction in relation to for profit Registered Provider
• Lead on regulatory and statutory compliance forfor profit Registered Provider as well as any associated company
• Advise the board on corporate governance and ensure the company is run in line with best practice
• Ensure the company complies with all relevant laws, regulations and Articles of Association, where appropriate
• Organise and coordinate board and shareholder meetings including preparing agendas, distributing documents and recording minutes
• Implement and maintain risk management processes with a particular focus on property, GDPR, Anti Money Laundering and Anti Bribery procedures
• Lead and support the business with governance and compliance to ensure that processes are robust and legally compliant
• Provide guidance and advice on all property escalations and dispute cases across the portfolio

Qualifications

It is essential that you are a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE, have significant experience working across a multi development property portfolio, and have had exposure (or at least knowledge of) to for profit Register Provider processes. You must also have a proven track record in gaining the trust of stakeholders and be technically capable, as well as the ambition to work as a generalist within g a property asset management business.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits on offer and beautiful offices – this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a leading property asset manager with an enviable portfolio of development projects.