Real Estate Development Attorney

TalentoHC; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure company is looking for a Project or Real Estate Development Attorney to join their in-house legal team. This fully remote position is ideal for a mid-level attorney with a strong background in project and real estate development, seeking a strategic role in impactful infrastructure transactions. Required qualifications include a minimum of four years' legal experience, prior in-house experience, and a UK law license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience in relevant fields.
• Licensed to practice law in the UK.
• In-house counsel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on corporate transactional matters.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise stakeholders on legal risks of business decisions.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Legal Compliance

Project Management

Education

Accredited Law School Degree

Job description

Project or Real Estate Development Attorney (In-House Legal Counsel)
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Industry: Global Infrastructure

Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project or Real Estate Development Attorney to join a growing in-house legal team at a leading global infrastructure company. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level legal professional with a strong background in project or real estate development, construction, and/or project finance to play a strategic role in supporting complex and impactful infrastructure transactions across the globe. This fully remote role is ideal for candidates licensed in the UK who are eager to contribute to transformative developments in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and support on a wide range of corporate transactional matters related to project development, real estate, construction, and infrastructure.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including development agreements, joint ventures, financing documents, and construction contracts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and implications of strategic business decisions and transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including finance, engineering, and development to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and closing complex infrastructure and real estate development deals.
• Stay current on relevant UK and international laws and regulations affecting the company’s operations.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal services.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of legal experience in project or real estate development, construction, finance, and/or infrastructure transactions.
• Prior in-house counsel experience is strongly preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the UK.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment.
• High professional integrity and sound judgment with outstanding references.