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Sole Counsel – Investment & Deal Execution, london (city of london)
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Location:
london (city of london), United Kingdom
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Other
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Yes
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Posted:
16.06.2025
Expiry Date:
31.07.2025
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Job Description:
A rapidly expanding real estate investments, portfolio company is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its dynamic business as its first legal counsel. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with investment and asset management teams on high-value UK and European real estate finance transactions.
The Opportunity:
This role offers a unique blend of strategic legal advisory and hands-on deal execution. The successful candidate will be embedded within the business, playing a key role in shaping legal strategy, managing risk, and driving commercial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver clear, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of real estate finance matters.
* Lead legal aspects of deal execution, including due diligence, documentation, and stakeholder management.
* Review, negotiate, and summarise complex loan agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
* Develop and implement legal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance procedures.
* Train internal teams to identify and manage legal issues across the investment lifecycle.
* Manage external counsel relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
You:
* A qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
* Strong background in UK and European real estate finance, debt finance, or structured finance.
* Proven experience in reviewing and negotiating complex financial documents (senior/mezzanine loans, intercreditors, securitisations, etc.).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Why Apply?
* Join a high-growth, innovative business with a collaborative and agile culture.
* Work on high-value, cross-border transactions with real commercial impact.
* Hybrid working model with a central London base.
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