We're hiring: Senior Legal Professional | Real Estate / REIT
We are looking for a seasoned Legal professional to lead and manage end-to-end legal matters for a large real estate / REIT platform. This role partners closely with leadership to provide strategic legal guidance, manage risk, and support business growth across assets and transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all legal mandates in close coordination with the General Counsel
- Draft, negotiate, and finalize lease deeds, leave & license agreements, and commercial contracts
- Lead legal due diligence, documentation, and closures for acquisitions and divestments
- Support equity fundraising activities, including transaction documentation and negotiations
- Manage high-value litigation and coordinate with external counsel
- Handle regulatory and legal notices, ensuring timely responses and compliance
- Provide strategic legal advisory support to internal stakeholders
- Review investor communications, disclosures, and periodic compliance reports
- Track legal deliverables and provide regular updates to senior management
Candidate Profile
- Law graduate with 15+ years of experience (real estate / REIT exposure preferred)
- Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, labour, and contract law
- Proven experience in litigation management, negotiations, and regulatory compliance
- Ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
