Litigation - in House Counsel

A property and development business is seeking a commercially minded senior lawyer to lead its legal function during a period of transformation. The business is looking to simplify legal processes and bring greater control over a portfolio of complex disputes and building safety matters. This is a highly visible role with direct access to senior leadership and the opportunity to shape the future legal strategy of the business. Key Responsibilities

• Lead on all major legal matters across the business.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value disputes and building safety claims.
• Review and rationalise the external legal panel.
• Reduce reliance on external counsel and improve value for money.
• Provide pragmatic, commercial advice to senior stakeholders.
• Build and develop the in-house legal team over time.
• Support risk management, governance and strategic decision-making. Candidate Profile
• Experienced senior lawyer, Head of Legal or General Counsel.
• Strong disputes and litigation management experience.
• Comfortable managing external counsel and legal budgets.
• Commercial, pragmatic and decisive in approach.
• Able to influence at board and executive level.
• Property, construction or development sector experience would be advantageous. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a legal function, reduce costs, drive change and become a trusted adviser to an ambitious leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing legal risk while helping the business focus on growth and operational efficiency.