Interim Senior Counsel — Real Estate & Commercial Contracts

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel in London for a 3–6 month period, with future permanent recruitment anticipated. You will support across commercial contracts, real estate, governance and strategic legal risk while partnering with senior stakeholders.

This role prioritizes complex negotiations and risk management in a commercial in-house setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE with strong in-house experience in commercial contracts and real estate, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ PQE in-house
• Strong commercial contracts experience across real estate and corporate
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders autonomously
• Pragmatic, commercially minded approach

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, review and negotiation of complex commercial contracts
• Oversee real estate matters including development and asset management
• Support strategic projects, acquisitions and financings from a legal perspective
• Provide pragmatic legal risk guidance to senior stakeholders and governance teams

Skills

5+ years PQE

In-house experience

Commercial contracts

Real estate construction disputes

Job description

Taylor Root is seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel in London for a 3–6 month period, with future permanent recruitment anticipated. You will support across commercial contracts, real estate, governance and strategic legal risk while partnering with senior stakeholders.

This role prioritizes complex negotiations and risk management in a commercial in-house setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years PQE with strong in-house experience in commercial contracts and real estate, and the ability to