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Location: London-based
SSQ is partnering with a major global investment firm with over $18 billion in assets under management to recruit an in-house legal counsel. This firms focus is real estate equity, credit, and private equity investments across sectors such as residential, hospitality, commercial, and lifestyle. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded and highly motivated 3-5 PQE Real Estate or Corporate Real Estate lawyer to join a growing legal team based in London.
Role Responsibilities:
* Advise on and manage real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, developments, and financings.
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents, including:
1 Real Estate: asset sale and purchase agreements, development funding agreements, development and asset management agreements, complex lease and agreements for lease.
2 Corporate/Funds: share sale and purchase agreements, joint venture agreements, limited partnership agreements.
3 Finance: complex real estate acquisition and development finance, mezzanine loans, bridge loans and intercreditor agreements.
4 Commercial: management and operating agreements.
* Liaise with external counsel and manage legal service providers effectively.
* Provide legal support across sectors such as residential, logistics, hospitality, student housing, office, and experiential real estate.
* Prepare and review ancillary documents including NDAs, term sheets, governance documents, and engagement letters.
Candidate Requirements:
* UK-qualified solicitor with 3–5 PQE from England & Wales (or equivalent)
* Strong experience in real estate law, with interest in both property and corporate transactions.
* Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business priorities.
* Collaborative mindset with ability to build relationships across departments with different stakeholders.
* Excellent attention to detail, ability to prioritise effectively, and comfortable working under pressure.
For more information about this role and how to apply, please contact me on 07534087340 or at [emailprotected]
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