Legal Counsel

Legal; Peutie; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Robert Half Talent Solutions is recruiting a Legal Counsel (m/f/x) for a client active in infrastructure real estate investment across Europe. The role combines corporate finance, investment funds, financing matters and strategic advisory in a fast-growing, international environment.

You will work with senior stakeholders across jurisdictions on high-profile transactions, fund structuring and governance matters, while supporting debt financings and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law is required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in law firms or corporate finance is preferred.
• Excellent drafting and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, restructurings and other strategic projects.
• Review, draft and negotiate transaction documents such as NDAs, term sheets and SPAs.
• Assist with due diligence, deal management, closing processes and post‑closing obligations.
• Provide practical legal advice on governance, regulatory and financing matters across Europe.

Skills

Corporate finance

Negotiation

Drafting & review

Due diligence

Cross-border transactions

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

Robert Half Talent Solutions is currently looking for a Legal Counsel (m/f/x) for one of its clients active in the infrastructure real estate investment.

Are you looking for a role that combines complex transactions, investment funds, financing matters and strategic legal advisory work in an international environment? Our client offers a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing business at the crossroads of real estate, infrastructure and investment management.

To support the continued expansion of its European investment platform, our client is seeking a driven and ambitious legal counsel who is eager to gain exposure to high-profile transactions and work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Your role

As Legal Counsel (m/f/x), you will support the business on a wide range of corporate finance, investment fund and governance matters. You will work closely with investment professionals, internal legal teams and external advisers on strategic projects throughout Europe.

Corporate & Transactions

• Support the legal execution of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings and other strategic projects;
• Review, draft and negotiate transaction-related documents such as NDAs, term sheets, exclusivity agreements and share purchase agreements;
• Assist with due diligence exercises, transaction management, closing processes and post-closing obligations;
• Contribute to the successful delivery of complex cross-border transactions.

Financing

• Assist with debt financing transactions, including acquisition financings, project financings, refinancings, intra-group loans and security arrangements;
• Review and negotiate finance documentation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders;
• Monitor compliance with financing arrangements and contractual obligations;
• Support the management of financing transactions from inception to execution.

Investment Funds

• Assist with the structuring, formation and ongoing operation of investment vehicles and funds;
• Support debt and equity fundraising initiatives;
• Draft, review and maintain key fund and investment management documentation;
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to investment teams and business stakeholders;
• Support investor onboarding processes and respond to ongoing investor-related queries.

Governance & Regulatory Matters

• Prepare and review corporate approvals, board resolutions and shareholder documentation;
• Support the organisation of board meetings, investment committees and annual general meetings;
• Maintain corporate records and legal transaction files;
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to investment management activities;
• Contribute to the development of internal legal policies, templates and best practices.

Your profile

• Master's degree in Law;
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience within a leading law firm and/or a corporate finance environment;
• Strong interest in corporate transactions, financing and investment funds;
• Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Well-organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and develop;
• Ability to communicate effectively with both legal and non-legal stakeholders;
• Exposure to real estate, infrastructure, investment management or data centre projects is considered an asset;
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• What's on Offer?
• A highly visible role within an international and growing organisation;
• Direct exposure to sophisticated transactions and investment structures;
• A competitive salary package complemented by a performance-related bonus;
• An electric company car or mobility allowance;
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities;
• Flexible working arrangements, including homeworking possibilities;
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, ownership and teamwork;
• Modern offices and an inspiring working environment.

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