Junior Legal Counsel

CompanySSQ

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At11/14/2025

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Junior legal counsel – Real estate

London based

4 days in office

A leading global real estate investment and asset management firm is seeking a commercially focused Junior Legal Counsel (1-4 years PQE) to join its London office. This broad role offers exposure to high-value property transactions, development projects, and strategic asset management.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the position is ideal for a qualified lawyer with a strong interest in real estate and a desire to work across the full lifecycle of property investment and development.

Key Responsibilities:

Support on real estate development projects, including negotiating consultant appointments, contracts, reliance letters, and liaising with external counsel and internal development teams.
Assist with investment transactions, including legal due diligence and documentation for acquisitions and disposals of real estate assets.
Project manage legal documentation for financing deals, ensuring compliance with lender requirements and coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.
Review and negotiate commercial contracts with suppliers and consultants, particularly those related to property operations and hotel assets.
Liaise with external counsel on litigation matters and manage legal proceedings related to property disputes or claims.
Maintain and assess the firm’s intellectual property portfolio, particularly in relation to branded real estate assets.
Draft intra-group agreements, termination notices, and bespoke legal documents related to property and development matters.
Conduct legal and market research to support strategic decisions in real estate investment and development.
Ensure legal documentation is well-organised and deadlines are tracked via SharePoint and internal systems.
Stay informed on legal and regulatory developments affecting the real estate sector

Candidate Requirements:

UK-qualified lawyer with 1-4 years PQE, ideally with experience in real estate, development, or commercial property law.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to work across varied legal areas within a property-focused business.
Excellent drafting, communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Highly organised, discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information.

For more information about how to apply, please contact me for more information at Macey.Noble@ssq.com / 07506222628