General Counsel - Real Estate
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£74,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1139 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £74,700, and LAW Absolute is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2412 (Solicitors and lawyers, If the role is primarily practising law rather than leading a function). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
We're partnering with a leading international investment and development organisation to appoint a senior General Counsel to provide strategic legal leadership across a complex portfolio of real estate and infrastructure assets.
This is a high-profile leadership role, advising executive stakeholders and boards on major transactions, governance, risk management, and commercial strategy across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead legal support for acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, financings, and development projects.
- Provide legal advice across the full lifecycle of real estate investments, from acquisition and structuring through development, construction, operations, asset management and disposal.
- Advise executive leadership and boards on strategic, commercial, governance and reputational matters.
- Oversee complex commercial negotiations and contractual arrangements.
- Manage significant legal risks, disputes, and regulatory matters.
- Lead external counsel relationships and develop a high-performing legal function.
About You:
- Qualified lawyer with 15+ years' PQE
- Significant senior-level in-house experience.
- Extensive expertise in real estate investment, development, and construction.
- Proven experience advising on the full real estate asset lifecycle, including acquisitions, development, operations, joint ventures and exit transactions.
- Strong track record supporting boards and executive leadership on complex transactions and strategic initiatives.
- Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.
- Commercial, pragmatic, and solutions-focused, with excellent stakeholder management skills.
To register an interest please send through your updated CV to kwilliams@lawabsolute.com
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with LAW Absolute, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. LAW Absolute holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1139 going rate of £74,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.