Head of Legal

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