REAL ESTATE PARTNER - DATA CENTRES | LONDON

QC Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Remuneration package

Job summary

QC Legal in London seeks an established Real Estate Partner to lead data centre transactions for investors, developers, operators and funds. You will advise on acquisitions, disposals, development and financing, and play a central role in cross-disciplinary mandates across Planning, Construction, Energy and Corporate.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and a leadership platform to grow the practice, build relationships with clients across the digital infrastructure sector, and mentor

Responsibilities

• Advise on acquisitions, disposals and development of data centre sites across the UK.
• Support investors, developers, operators and funders on complex real estate transactions within the digital infrastructure sector.
• Structure and negotiate property arrangements for large-scale development projects, including strategic land acquisitions and site assembly.
• Collaborate with Planning, Construction, Energy, Finance and Corporate colleagues on multi-disciplinary mandates.
• Advise clients on the real estate aspects of financing transactions, joint ventures and investment structures.
• Build lasting relationships with organisations operating across the digital infrastructure market and expand the firm's client base.
• Lead and develop a talented team, providing strategic direction and mentoring the next generation of real estate lawyers.
• Play a central role in strengthening the firm's presence within the evolving data centre sector.

Job description

About the Firm

The demand for digital infrastructure is transforming the real estate landscape, with data centres becoming one of the fastest-growing investment sectors in the market. Our client is at the forefront of this evolution, advising investors, developers, operators and financial institutions on the property aspects of complex data centre projects throughout the UK and internationally. Combining sector knowledge with a multidisciplinary approach, the London team works closely with specialists across Construction, Planning, Energy, Finance and Corporate to support clients from site acquisition through to development, financing and operation. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a practice that continues to play a significant role in one of the real estate sector's most dynamic areas.

The Opportunity

• Advise on the acquisition, disposal and development of data centre sites across the UK.


• Support investors, developers, operators and funders on complex real estate transactions within the digital infrastructure sector.


• Structure and negotiate property arrangements for large-scale development projects, including strategic land acquisitions and site assembly.


• Work closely with Planning, Construction, Energy, Finance and Corporate colleagues on multi-disciplinary mandates.


• Advise clients on the real estate aspects of financing transactions, joint ventures and investment structures.


• Build lasting relationships with organisations operating across the digital infrastructure market while helping to expand the firm's client base.


• Lead and develop a talented team, providing strategic direction and mentoring the next generation of real estate lawyers.


• Play a central role in strengthening the firm's presence within the rapidly evolving data centre sector.

The Ideal Candidate

• An established Real Estate Partner with a proven track record advising investors, developers, operators and funders on complex data centre transactions.


• A strong track record acting for investors, developers, operators or financial institutions on development-led real estate matters.


• Strong technical expertise covering acquisitions, disposals, development and investment transactions.


• An established network of industry contacts and a demonstrable ability to develop new business opportunities.


• A commercially focused leader who enjoys building client relationships and developing high-performing teams.


• The ambition to play a key role in the continued growth of a specialist real estate practice.

What\'s on Offer

• The opportunity to establish yourself within one of the real estate market's fastest-growing sectors.


• Access to a diverse client base operating across digital infrastructure, investment and development.


• Close collaboration with recognised specialists across multiple disciplines on complex, high-value mandates.


• A well-supported platform from which to grow your practice and further strengthen your market profile.


• Flexible working arrangements that complement the demands of a senior leadership role.


• A carefully considered remuneration and benefits package reflecting the calibre of this appointment.