Royal Dutch Shell Seeks Legal Counsel for Real Estate in the United Kingdom

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Royal Dutch Shell is seeking a qualified legal counsel to provide support to all Shell companies that own or have an interest in real estate within the UK, including Scotland, the Channel Islands, and the Isle of Man. As the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalization, Shell has a significant presence in the country, with a portfolio of real estate that includes petrol filling stations, terminals, depots, pipelines, tank farms, offices, and residential properties. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional, timely, and cost-effective legal advice and support to Real Estate and business clients.

Key Takeaways:

  • The position will provide legal advice and support to all Shell companies that own or have an interest in real estate within the UK.
  • Shell's real estate portfolio in the UK includes petrol filling stations, terminals, depots, pipelines, tank farms, offices, and residential properties.
  • The successful candidate will have a strong academic background in English property law and landlord and tenant law, with experience practising as a specialist.
  • The position requires the ability to analyse and explain legal risks, offer sound legal and commercial solutions, and handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Shell employs over 6,400 skilled staff and contractors in the UK, and makes a significant contribution to the country's economy.
  • The company has a key role to play in helping meet the UK's growing energy demand, using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy.

Statistics:

  • Shell has a market capitalization of over $200 billion, making it the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK.
  • The company serves more than four million customers at its filling stations each week.
  • Shell employs over 6,400 skilled staff and contractors in the UK.
  • The company has a real estate portfolio in the UK that includes over 1,000 properties.
  • Shell is expected to generate over £10 billion in revenue in 2015.

Sources:

  • Royal Dutch Shell website, Job Description for Legal Counsel Real Estate
  • Shell's Annual Report 2014, page 12
  • "Shell starts operations in the United Kingdom" (Royal Dutch Shell website)
  • "Shell's commitment to the UK" (Royal Dutch Shell website)