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Legal Advisor
Location: London (3 days in office)
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Legal Advisor to support the continued operation of a high-performing in-house legal function. This role offers exposure to a broad range of legal matters, including commercial real estate, commercial contracts, debt recovery, construction and planning, dispute resolution, ESG, marketing, corporate governance, and other general legal issues.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, balancing legal, commercial, and operational considerations while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage commercial real estate transactions, including leasing and asset management matters.
- Instruct and manage external legal advisers where appropriate, monitoring performance and transaction progress.
- Act as the primary legal contact for designated business locations and provide ongoing legal support to stakeholders.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts for goods and services.
- Lead negotiations on complex and high-value contractual arrangements.
- Support property management and development teams on property enhancement projects, construction contracts, professional appointments, and planning-related matters.
- Assist with the implementation of ESG-related initiatives impacting legal operations and the wider business.
- Manage and advise on debt recovery, insolvency matters, and dispute resolution processes, ensuring commercially focused outcomes.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of corporate governance, risk management, anti-bribery, and data protection procedures.
- Assist with the prioritisation, allocation, and oversight of legal work across the legal function.
- Provide mentoring and support to junior team members where appropriate.
- Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of ad hoc legal matters.
- Participate in departmental and cross-functional meetings.
- Prepare reports and maintain legal records, trackers, and schedules.
- Support the development and delivery of legal training to internal teams and stakeholders.
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- Qualified lawyer with 3–6 years PQE.
- Strong legal experience gained either in-house or within private practice.
- Experience managing matters independently and engaging directly with stakeholders.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
- Experience in commercial property, contracts, or related practice areas would be advantageous.
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