Legal Director

Overview Lead the M&A and disposal of real estate projects and establish UK real estate compliance frameworks. Manage legal due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and provide strategic legal support for real estate transactions and compliance. Responsibilities Lead the M&A and disposal of real estate projects; oversee legal due diligence, title verification, and transaction structure design; draft and negotiate Share Purchase Agreements (SPA) , asset transfer agreements, as well as ancillary documents related to leasing and financing; drive transaction completion and post-completion integration. Establish a UK real estate compliance framework covering planning law, environmental regulations, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules, leasehold legislation, and construction contracts (e.g., JCT/NEC contracts ); identify legal risks throughout the project lifecycle and provide tailored solutions. Lead the in-house legal team, formulate training and career development plans; manage external law firms, control legal costs and service quality; handle communication and liaison with regulatory authorities and government bodies. Lead real estate-related litigation, arbitration, and mediation (e.g., lease disputes, construction claims, title disputes); develop dispute resolution strategies and safeguard the company’s legitimate rights and interests. Provide legal advice on M&A, investment, and development initiatives to the board of directors to ensure the legality and feasibility of decision-making; participate in commercial negotiations and offer legal protection. Job Requirements Qualified as a Solicitor or Barrister in the UK ; hold a bachelor’s degree or above in law; possess a thorough understanding of the UK real estate and corporate law framework. Have 8–10+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) with combined experience in law firms and in-house legal departments; have led large-scale UK real estate M&A transactions (including cross-border deals), with a proven track record of successful completions and expertise in complex transaction due diligence. Demonstrate expert knowledge of UK real estate M&A, leasehold regulations, planning laws, construction legislation, and tax rules; be proficient in drafting English legal documents and skilled in negotiation; have solid experience in team management and cross-functional collaboration. Understand the full lifecycle of UK real estate development, investment, and operation; be familiar with the commercial logic and risk points of developers, investors, tenants, and lenders. Be proficient in English as a working language, capable of seamless communication with UK regulatory authorities and law firms; be skilled in using legal databases and project management tools. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Legal We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr