Head of Legal, Real Estate Funds, 5+

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Real Estate Investment firm in London seeks a Head of Legal and Compliance to oversee all legal work and compliance tasks. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years PQE from a top City law firm, strong commercial acumen, and experience in real estate funds. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with the CEO and contribute to strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE at a top City law firm.
• Experience in real estate funds structuring.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all legal and compliance work, including structuring funds.
• Advise on a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Work closely with the CEO on strategic legal matters.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Can-do attitude

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

This Real Estate Investment firm is looking to appoint a Head of Legal and Compliance in London.

Reporting into the CEO, you will lead on all legal and compliance related work from structuring institutional funds to distribution as well as all general In-house work.

You will have trained and qualified at a top City law firm, have a minimum of 4+ years' PQE and have gained experience at a real estate business advising on institutional funds structuring. The role requires someone with a can-do attitude who will be happy to advise on a wide range of commercial contracts. Whilst compliance experience would be a plus, this is not required.

We will consider candidates with backgrounds in real estate, real estate funds and even M&A. An entrepreneurial mindset and strong commercial acumen are key attributes for this role.

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