London, England, United Kingdom Corporate Functions
Description
Apple seeks a real estate attorney with 5+ years of relevant experience. The attorney will report to Apple’s Manager, Real Estate Law (EMEIA). You will join a regional team of attorneys acquiring and developing offices, retail stores, campuses, data centers and other purpose-built facilities across EMEIA (Europe, Middle East, India and Africa). You will collaborate with other legal groups and cross-functional business teams including Places, Finance, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, Procurement and Operations on a variety of real estate projects and services. This is a unique opportunity to work on a wide range of matters across EMEIA in a fast-paced environment and to develop a broad skill set. The job involves on-the-ground legal works as well as participation in strategic discussions on how to best satisfy Apple’s business requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
* Experience negotiating office and retail leases, purchase and sale agreements, design, construction and other development services agreements and governmental approvals and permits
* JD or equivalent, excellent academic credentials and admission to at least one bar
Preferred Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and build relationships with executive management, teammates, and cross functional partners
* Strong verbal, writing and presentation skills
* Strong analytical skills and business sense with the ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways
* Ability to develop and facilitate collaboration by cultivating relationships and effectively counseling and communicating with legal and cross-functional partners
* Ability to drive transactions and focus and cut through complexity to distill the most important issues
* Ability to make and own hard calls
* Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects
* Experience with international transactions and renewable energy transactions preferred
* Self-starter who is curious, loves technology, and thrives in a dynamic environment
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