Director Of Legal - M&A, Investment, Real Estate - Qualified Solicitor

Job Requirements

• Qualified as a Solicitor 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 legal documents and skilled in negotiation;
  
• 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; Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus.
  
• Be skilled in using legal databases and project management tools.
  
• Have solid experience in team management and cross -functional collaboration.