Senior Legal Counsel Real Assets

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Unlisted Investments legal team in London. This position requires significant legal expertise in international real estate and renewable energy investments, driving legal support for various investment teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Benefits

Excellent health and dental benefits

25 vacation days plus extra for the last week of the year

10% base salary contribution to pension plan

16 weeks gender-neutral parental leave

Comprehensive insurance for healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience as an international real estate transaction lawyer.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English required; French advantageous.
• Knowledge around AI and new technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide transaction support on real assets investments predominately in real estate.
• Advise on investment structures and manage external legal relationships.
• Contribute to internal policies related to renewable energy infrastructure.

Skills

International real estate transaction expertise

Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure

English proficiency

French proficiency

German proficiency

Education

Law degree from a university in Europe or US

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The Role

The company is seeking a transaction lawyer to join the Unlisted Investments legal team in their Legal & Tax. The team has five lawyers from different jurisdictions spread between London, Oslo and New York, and has a key role in ensuring that they successfully navigates the legal landscape relevant to direct real assets investments in different jurisdictions in Europe, North America and Japan and giving support to the investment teams managing unlisted renewable energy infrastructure and real estate investments.

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

The Role

The company is seeking a transaction lawyer to join the Unlisted Investments legal team in their Legal & Tax. The team has five lawyers from different jurisdictions spread between London, Oslo and New York, and has a key role in ensuring that they successfully navigates the legal landscape relevant to direct real assets investments in different jurisdictions in Europe, North America and Japan and giving support to the investment teams managing unlisted renewable energy infrastructure and real estate investments.

The position will be based in London and will report to Albert Fiddan Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments, Legal & Tax. Travel will be required, in particular to their Paris office where a significant part of the continental Europe investment team is located. International assignments to New York or Oslo may also be relevant depending on business needs.

• Provide transaction support to the investment teams on real assets investments, predominately relating to real estate in France, Germany and UK. They are a small team of lawyers and it will also at times be required to support team members on other areas, such as US real estate and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Advise on investment structures, acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, leases, operation and management agreements, merger clearance, government approvals, regulatory issues, etc.
• Engagement/procurement and oversight of external lawyers, financial and technical advisors. It operates an outsourced model, procurement and management of appropriate external advisors, so relationships management is part of the role.
• Input to internal investment memoranda and monitor legal look out functions, contribute to internal policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to renewable energy infrastructure and real estate investment.
• Legal advice in connection with existing investments; company law and intra group questions.
• Support in connection with internal and external audit processes and legal questions relating to mandate and provide legal input in connection with exploring new markets.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

A law degree with good academic record from a university in Europe or US and a minimum 10 years experience as an international real estate transaction lawyer with extensive experience on direct investments. Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure investments is an advantage. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, while proficiency in French is highly advantageous and proficiency in German is beneficial Knowledge and curiosity around use of AI and new technologies is also an advantage.

Benefits

They offer everyone at the fund competitive pay, an engaging work environment, and an opportunity for personal growth and development. In addition, you can look forward to:

• Staying healthy They care about your health! Thats why they offer excellent health and dental benefits, including a comprehensive insurance for you and your family. Youll also get a semi-annual physical exam, counselling services, and reimbursement of gym membership fees.
• Recharge when you need to All employees get 25 vacation days, and one extra for the last week of the year.
• Norwegian work-life balance They believe that a healthy balance is crucial for your well-being. When you work here, youll be able to combine an exciting career in the worlds largest sovereign wealth fund with a fulfilling life outside the office.
• Planning for the long term They contribute 10% of base salary to your pension plan, no cap, no vesting period.
• Spending time with family Becoming a parent? Dont stress! Youll get 16 weeks, gender-neutral, full base pay, parental leave to spend with your child. Mothers get an additional 10 weeks of pregnancy related leave.
• Work with Purpose They work to safeguard and build financial wealth for future generations. Through responsible investment and active ownership, they help shape the future of their world.
  
  

To Apply

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

Job function

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  Legal

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