Our client is seeking a commercially minded Corporate Real Estate Lawyer to join its legal team in Singapore. This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys working at the intersection of real estate, corporate transactions and strategic business advisory.

Working closely with senior business stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of property, development and commercial activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities of Corporate Real Estate Lawyer (5 - 8+ PQE):

Provide practical, business-focused legal advice on a broad spectrum of real estate and corporate matters.
Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of property-related agreements, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, development agreements and asset management arrangements.
Support development, construction and infrastructure projects from inception through completion, identifying and mitigating legal risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Advise on commercial contracts, procurement arrangements, service agreements, confidentiality agreements and other operational matters.
Partner with finance, operations, human resources and business teams to deliver timely and commercially sound legal solutions.
Assist with corporate transactions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures and other growth initiatives.
Manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and oversee the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective legal support.
Contribute to dispute management, regulatory matters and risk mitigation strategies where required.
Develop and enhance legal processes, playbooks, templates and governance frameworks to improve efficiency and consistency across the business.
Support corporate governance and company secretarial matters as part of the wider legal function.

Requirements of Corporate Real Estate Lawyer (5 - 8+ PQE):

Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years post-qualification experience, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
Strong experience advising on real estate transactions, property development, construction projects or real estate investments.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and provide pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders.
Understanding of corporate, commercial and governance matters beyond pure real estate work.
Experience managing multiple transactions and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Strong drafting, communication and relationship management skills.
Commercially astute with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Exposure to regional or cross-border transactions will be viewed favourably.