External Legal Counsel Real Estate

About the position

Client based in Johannesburg North seeks the services of External Legal Counsel Real Estate to provide legal support for real estate transactions and fit-out construction projects across APAC & EMEA during a critical transition period. The goal is to ensure continuity of service and cost-efficient legal coverage, especially for large upcoming transactions in India, Japan, the Philippines and key markets.
Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day support on lease transactions and fit-out construction projects
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial leases and construction contracts
• Coordinating and managing external counsel where required
• Advising on jurisdiction-specific lease execution and registration requirements
• Acting as first point of contact for business stakeholders (Places & CBRE teams)
• Collaborating with Sourcing, Finance, and other cross-functional partners
• Supporting knowledge sharing and legal process improvements
• Providing coverage when internal lead is unavailable (incl. during sabbatical)

Key Skills & Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience in real estate law across APAC and/or EMEA
• Strong expertise in lease and construction contracts
• Experience engaging with external counsel and business teams
• Ability to balance commercial and legal considerations
• Fluent in English; additional regional language skills a plus
• Familiarity with lease registration processes in India or Southeast Asia a plus

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Desired Skills:

• Real Estate
• Construction
• External Counsel
• Legal Considerations
• Lease registration