General Counsel

McKinlay Law; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property asset manager in London is seeking a General Counsel to join their senior management team. You will provide legal expertise across the property portfolio, advising on contracts, compliance, and governance. Ideal candidates must be qualified solicitors with a minimum of 5 years' PQE and experience in multi-development property projects. This role offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Exceptional benefits

Beautiful offices

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Experience in multi-development property portfolio.
• Knowledge of for profit Registered Provider processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice for commercial and property matters.
• Lead the In House legal team with enquiries and compliance.
• Advise on corporate governance and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate board and shareholder meetings.

Skills

Legal advice in commercial matters

Contractual review

Corporate governance

Stakeholder trust

Education

Qualified solicitor

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.