Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

Job description

Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are… This is a great opportunity to join as a Legal Counsel (2-5 PQE) within the Alternatives & Responsible Investment legal team, providing legal support and advice to the Real Estate businesses in EMEA. The role will report to the EMEA Real Estate Senior Counsel. How you'll spend your time... Reviewing and negotiating service provider agreements and other real estate related contracts. Structuring/overseeing (as appropriate) and supporting the launch of, or material changes to, real estate products and assisting with drafting and negotiation of all documentation (working with external counsel where appropriate). Working with other business functions including tax, finance, company secretarial and real estate operations, to deliver new products or business critical projects. Keeping up to date with key developments and issues arising in relation to all relevant areas of law, including real estate funds and real estate itself as an asset class in the UK and Europe. Supporting the effective governance and oversight of the real estate business operations. Assisting with supervising a trainee on secondment from external counsel. Providing lega...