Legal Counsel

Hines; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hines as a Legal Counsel and play a vital role in managing legal activities related to joint ventures in Europe. You'll be responsible for negotiating terms for real estate investments and coordinating with external law firms to mitigate legal risks. This position requires excellent academic qualifications and a strong legal background, offering opportunities for professional growth in a respected global firm known for innovation and excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Competitive compensation

Robust benefits

Generous vacation packages

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ post qualified experience working for a major law firm.
• Experience in structuring and negotiating real estate joint ventures.
• Fluent in English with proficiency in a second language considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with business and legal activities in Europe, focusing on joint ventures.
• Prepare and negotiate term sheets for investments in real estate assets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate management and service agreements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Corporate IQ

Education

Excellent academic qualifications

Licensed to practice law in the UK

Job description

Overview

When you join Hines, you will embark on a career journey fueled by vision and guided by leaders who set the standards of our industry. Our legacy is rooted in innovation and excellence, earning us a spot on Fast Company’s esteemed annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies, as well as recognition as one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024. Discover endless opportunities to grow and make your mark at Hines.

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will assist with Hines’ business and legal activities in Europe with a particular focus on joint ventures. Advising on risks and liability standards in Hines’ investment vehicles, including joint ventures, separate accounts and funds, as well as assisting with associated material management agreements, guarantees, funding documentation and real estate transactions. Coordinating and providing guidance to external law firms to ensure all material legal risks, issues and disputes relating to Hines are effectively managed and controlled.

• Prepare and negotiate term sheets for joint ventures, separate accounts and funds to invest in real estate assets and development projects in Europe
• Review legal agreements for joint ventures, separate accounts and funds prepared by outside counsel, and participate in negotiation
• Implement Hines’ standard legal and risk position
• Work closely with the European Tax team to determine and implement investment structures
• Assist with corporate authority matters, including preparing intercompany agreements and shareholder loans, drafting authorizing resolutions and responding to due diligence and “know your customer” requests
• Draft, review and negotiate management and service agreements (asset management agreements, development management agreements, etc.)
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of service contracts with Hines vendors
• Review guarantees provided by Hines entities
• Assist with associated real estate transactions, such as acquisitions and dispositions of assets and corporate vehicles, financing etc

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements include:

• Three or more years’ post qualified experience working for a major law firm with experience in structuring and negotiating real estate joint ventures and co-investment vehicles
• Experience working with funds and vehicles would be beneficial
• Excellent academic qualifications
• Licensed to practice law in the UK or other relevant European jurisdiction
• In-house experience would be beneficial but not essential

• Strong corporate IQ – i.e., know how to get things done within a corporate organization

• Demonstrable organisational, problem solving skills, able to prioritise and work independently

• Rigorous, detail orientated, flexible, versatile and with good people skills and ability to work in a multi-discipline team

• Excellent oral and written communications skills and confident advising senior executives

• Fluent in English and proficiency in a second language will be considered as an asset

Closing

At Hines, we strive for excellence as a leading global real estate investment manager, driven by our by our belief that real estate is fundamentally about people. Our diverse portfolio spans $93.2 billion¹ of assets across such property types as living, office, retail, mixed-use, logistics and life science projects – all designed to enhance value, connection and inspiration. Our strategic approach integrates local expertise with global knowledge, taking calculated risks aligned with our convictions to exceed expectations and tailor solutions to our clients' needs.

While our projects are renowned for enhancing cities and pioneering sustainable practices, we recognize that the true driving force behind Hines' success is our 5,000 dedicated employees in 30 countries who draw on our 65-year history to build the world forward. This is why we prioritize investing in our people, offering comprehensive training, competitive compensation, robust benefits and generous vacation packages. By centering our focus on the growth and wellbeing of our team, we cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone, including our clients, can thrive.

Hines is proud to be named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024. ¹Includes both the global Hines organization and RIA AUM as of December 31, 2023.

We are an equal opportunity employer and support workforce diversity.

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