In-house Lawyer

Robert Walters; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a talented lawyer to join their in-house legal team in London. The role involves advising on UK and global legal affairs with a focus on real estate and franchising. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience, particularly in real estate or corporate law. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage stakeholders are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years qualification and experience from a leading law firm or international company.
• Experience in real estate or corporate law is beneficial.
• Commercially astute and able to manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Manage leasehold transactions and freehold sales and acquisitions.
• Negotiate corporate real estate and commercial transactions.
• Provide strategic advice on commercial or property litigation.

Skills

Real estate law

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Job description

You will join an in-house legal team who play a key role in delivering commercial and legal advice. Our client wish to appoint a talented lawyer who can readily integrate into this energetic and creative working environment. Reporting to the General Counsel and working closely with management across all areas of the business, you will advise on a variety of UK and global legal and commercial affairs with primarily a real estate and franchising focus.

This is a broad role covering the UK and other jurisdictions globally. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing leasehold transactions and freehold sales and acquisitions
* Structuring and negotiating corporate real estate, M&A and other commercial transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures and franchising
* Negotiating commercial contracts including major IT and supplier contracts
* Negotiating major client agreements
* Providing strategic advice in relation to commercial or property litigation and leading any proceedings that take place (with the assistance of external counsel) to senior stakeholders
* Managing external counsel and ensuring that UK legal spend is kept within budget

Required skills and experience:
* 2-3 years qualification and experience gained in a leading law firm and/or an international company

* The ideal candidate will either be a real estate lawyer or a corporate/commercial lawyer, preferably with real estate sector experience. Previous in-house experience is beneficial but not essential
* Hands-on, able to work both autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary teams
* Commercially astute, capable of managing risk and with the ability to resolve complex matters
* Proven ability to quickly gain the trust of stakeholders through advising in a calm and diplomatic fashion

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates