Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover)

Related Argent is looking for an experienced Real Estate Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team, on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. About the role

The role will provide legal support and advice across all Related Argent projects.

What you will deliver

• Responsible for a wide range of legal work across our projects including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (including property management agreements), consultant appointments, leases, licenses, utility agreements
• Work with and support the other members of the legal team and the wider business to coordinate the delivery of legals for deals including financings, disposals, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Manage own workload in a proactive manner to ensure matters completed on time
• Attend meetings with internal and external parties including in person meetings
• Undertake a key role in the instruction, management and liaison with external legal advisors alongside the Head of Legal to ensure high performance
• Liaise with all internal elements of the business (including governance, tax, finance, planning and the development teams) to ensure the legal risk exposure is managed across projects and transactions
• Support with the management of legal budgets
• Keep up to date with legislative changes, advising the business where there is likely to be impact, upskilling team members as well as stakeholders and colleagues
• Work to uphold the health, safety, environmental and quality standards expected in the offices and around the developments. This includes identifying, reporting, and resolving issues where possible
• Any other duties that the business may require from the legal team from time to time

Skills and attributes you will bring

• Qualified in England and Wales, registered and currently practising lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE
• Demonstrable track record of broad-based real estate legal experience. In-house experience is an advantage but not essential
• Ability to influence whilst ensuring best outcomes for the business
• Creative, innovative and a future thinker
• Self motivated with a positive attitude
• Enthusiastic and confident with excellent communication skills
• A team player with the ability to lead self and others
• Adaptable and can do attitude, thrives in a fast paced dynamic environment
• Passionate about RA's projects and business

Equal opportunities & our culture

Promoting and supporting diversity and inclusion is essential for our success as a growing business. As an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. It's about valuing everyone in the organisation as an individual, attracting new talent, staying close to our occupiers and stakeholders and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels able to participate and achieve their potential.