Legal Counsel / Senior - Real Estate Investments

Market & Salary Review (2026-27)

Our Client is a Real Estate focused Investment firm with offices in the US, Europe, Middle-East and Asia.

This is a newly created role in Singapore will primarily partner with the APAC business, supporting on daily and longer term transactional and commercial projects.

Focus of Work

• Transactions: 60%
• Commercial: 20%
• Projects / Growth: 20%

Role

• You will take the lead on transactional based work, with a focus on M&A and JV related work. You will structure, negotiate and work with deal teams to close key projects.
• You will work closely with senor stakeholders to advise in real time on various agreements such as commercial contracts and operational matters.
• You will support key business units with regulatory and compliance led matters (regionally).
• Your role will require interfacing with group leaders to influence overall project direction.

Requirements

• 6 - 12 PQE
• Open to candidates from law firms and those with a mix of In-House
• Must have a solid background in M&A and with some exposure to Funds / Real Estate based transactions
• Enjoys working in a growing, fast paced organisation
• Understands ambiguity and thrives not dives in this environment

SD Legal was established in 2018 and now with physical office locations across Singapore and Hong Kong.

To date we have successfully closed over 200+ mandates across the globe, locations include the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and APAC regions.