Legal Counsel - 12-month FTC

Your new company A London-based property development management company is seeking a senior legal professional to join on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The company specialises in delivering high-quality residential-led projects and is backed by international stakeholders. The business has undergone significant transformation in recent years and continues to progress several exciting developments, including a major regeneration project. Your new role You will support the General Counsel in delivering comprehensive legal advice across a wide range of areas, including real estate, construction, planning, environmental, finance, and corporate law. You will be handling: Drafting and negotiating construction contracts Company and corporate law matters, including some company secretarial responsibilities Managing external legal counsel Commercial, consumer, IP, and dispute resolution matters Governance, data protection, and audit support Working independently within a lean legal team, this role presents the opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll need to be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience (at least 5 years' PQE). Experience in the real estate, construction, or infrastructure industries is essential; in-house experience would be highly beneficial. This role requires someone with highly developed people and communication skills, independence, discretion, and a proactive mindset. The successful candidate may also have: Experience in company secretarial matters Compliance experience (including data protection, insurance, and anti-money laundering/bribery) and exposure to liaising with external financiers, legal counsel, and regulatory bodies What you'll get in return A competitive salary in the range of £100k-£110k Hybrid working (3 days in the office) The opportunity to work on high-profile London development projects A collaborative and non-hierarchical working culture Exposure to a business undergoing strategic transformation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location: London, UK, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025