In-House Counsel in City of London

Job description

Legal Counsel – 1+ PQE

Real Estate & Property Development

London NW6 | Onsite | Up to £60,000 + Benefits

Are you a qualified lawyer with a background in real estate or property development law, looking to step into a high-impact role with a dynamic and growing property developer?

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to work directly with the Head of Legal in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting complex and varied legal matters across the entire property development lifecycle – from acquisition through to sale and lettings.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Legal Counsel, you’ll gain hands-on experience and autonomy in a broad range of matters, including:

• Site acquisitions and set-up
• Acquisition, development, and investment financing agreements
• Affordable housing/offtake agreements with registered providers
• Commercial lettings and sale of completed developments
• Forward funding agreements (PBSA/BTR)
• Construction documentation
• Managing your own caseload and working closely with external Counsel

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or other jurisdictions if you have property experence ) with 1+ year PQE
• Strong experience in commercial property or real estate law, ideally with exposure to development work
• Background in either private practice or in-house
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving property developer at a pivotal stage of growth. You’ll be part of a close-knit legal team with real influence on business outcomes, working across meaningful, high-value projects. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and take ownership of your work.

Benefits include:

• Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and medical insurance
• Wellbeing programme & Help@Hand support
• Company mobile and laptop
• Daily on-site breakfast and lunch
• Onsite gym access

Please note: this role is based onsite, 5 days a week, in our NW6 London office.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English