AVP / VP, Legal Counsel (Real Estate)

GIC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investor in London is seeking a highly qualified Corporate/M&A lawyer for the Legal Division. The candidate will identify legal risks in investment activities and collaborate with both internal teams and external law firms. Applicants should have a law degree and at least 4 years of relevant post-qualification experience. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse and inclusive initiatives while ensuring legal compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' post qualification experience as a Corporate/M&A lawyer.
• Knowledge of commercial law and ability to identify legal risks.
• Ability to multitask within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Identify key legal and reputational risks in transactions.
• Liaise with law firms to support investment activities.
• Manage transaction processes and review contracts.
• Promote teamwork among the Legal and Compliance Department.

Skills

Analytical mind

Negotiating skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Law degree from a reputable university

Job description

Legal and Compliance Department

The Legal and Compliance Department (LCD) manages the legal and regulatory compliance risks, and partners with the business to ensure that legal and regulatory issues and risks are identified, assessed and dealt with in a timely and efficient manner.

We are looking for a highly motivated, high calibre corporate / M&A lawyer to join our Legal Division in London as an AVP / VP, to partner investment professionals in the GIC Real Estate group in their investment activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify key legal and reputational risks in transactions arising from investment activities, recommend and implement solutions.
• Liaise and consult with top international and local law firms on a variety of legal matters to support investment activities, with a view to delivering superior services on a cost-effective basis.
• Value add when managing the transaction process of investments and reviewing the associated contracts.
• Contribute and promote teamwork and collaboration among the LCD team.
• Participate in or contribute to GIC-wide initiatives and projects as needed on a global basis.

Requirements

• You should have a law degree with strong academic results from a good university, with at least 4 years' post qualification experience as a Corporate / M&A lawyer (whether in private practice or in-house) with pan-European M&A.
• You possess an analytical mind, are intellectually curious, with a good knowledge of commercial law, and are able to identify legal risks and propose solutions in the context of the business’ interest.
• You have good negotiating skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to effectively represent GIC in dealings with our counterparties and LCD with internal parties.
• You are adaptable to changes and are resourceful, can multitask within tight timelines, able to work independently and in a team, with drive and a strong desire to succeed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is an expression of our corporate values of Prudence, Respect, Integrity, Merit & Excellence (PRIME). The way we work is founded deeply on respect for one another and a clear sense of purpose. By making inclusion explicit, we want our global organization and our international community to know that we can bring diversity of talent and thoughts – our whole selves – to GIC, as we all strive to invest well for Singapore. We believe an inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution. When diverse teams feel included, we build shared belonging : to one another and to GIC.