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Hutchison Property Group (UK) Limited

London

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GBP 60,000 - 65,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading property development company seeks a Legal Counsel to advise on all legal matters related to its UK operations. This key role involves working closely with various business functions, managing legal compliance, and drafting crucial agreements. The ideal candidate is a solicitor with high standards and extensive experience in the commercial property sector.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced annual leave

Qualifications

Solicitor entitled to practice in England with 7 years' experience in commercial property.
Commitment to high standards and excellent drafting skills.
Good inter-personal skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

Advise on legal issues across various business functions.
Draft and review property-related agreements and documents.
Manage external lawyers and handle the Group’s legal matters.

Skills

Legal drafting

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Education

Solicitor qualification

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The Legal Counsel Role:

Reporting to both the Director & General Manager in the UK and the Group General Counsel in Hong Kong, the Legal Counsel being part of the Senior Management Team will be the UK specialist for the company and advise on all legal matters relating to the Group’s businesses and operations in the UK in particular construction and property development, sales and leasing, and corporate and general commercial matters. Duties of this role will include:

Advising and working closely with all business functions such as Projects, Cost Control, Marketing, HR and Finance on legal issues arising from the Group’s business and operations.
Draft and/or review leases, sale and purchase, development, planning, construction, consultant appointment, property management, financing and other agreements and tenancy documents.
Handle and/or manage and advise on the Group’s acquisition/disposal transactions, due diligence and title investigations, litigation proceedings, sale and leasing of properties, company secretarial and insurance matters.
Providing legal support on the Group’s acquisition/disposal transactions, planning, property development, litigation proceedings, corporate/commercial and financing matters.
Managing external lawyers and legal expenses.
Conducting legal research and advising on legal and compliance matters and changes in legislation of relevance to the Group’s businesses and operations.

The Candidate:

A solicitor entitled to practice in England with around 7 years’ post-qualification experience in commercial property/property development or construction matters.
Commitment to high standards, excellent legal drafting and analytical skills and a proactive “hands on” approach with attention to details.
Ability to assimilate information quickly to apply legal skills to different areas of law and commercial situations.
Good business acumen and ability to balance legal and business needs
Good inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively under pressure when necessary either individually and as part of a team.

What we Offer:

The remuneration package for this role is commensurate with your experience and relevance to the role.

We also offer a discretionary bonus, private healthcare, enhanced pensions contributions and enhanced annual leave.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your CV, marked with “ Legal Counsel Vacancy ” to Recruitment at gregwalker@hpgl.com or DM me

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal

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