Senior Legal Counsel - Real Assets

Norges Bank Investment Management; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial management is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for their Unlisted Investments team in London. This role involves providing legal support for real estate and renewable energy transactions, requiring a law degree and extensive experience in international real estate law. The position offers a dynamic international environment with comprehensive benefits and a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

25 vacation days plus additional time during year-end break

Flexible work-life balance arrangements

10% pension contributions with no cap

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as an international real estate transaction lawyer.
• Experience in direct investments required.
• French and German language skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide transaction support to investment teams regarding real estate.
• Advise on investment structures and regulatory issues.
• Manage relationships with external lawyers and advisors.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure investments

Strong communication skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Law degree from a European or US university

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Legal Counsel - Real Assets role at Norges Bank Investment Management

NBIM Legal & Tax is NBIM’s centralized legal function. It assists and advises all NBIM business areas on their legal and tax requirements in respect of NBIM’s organisation and the investment portfolio, both listed and unlisted.

About The Position

NBIM is seeking a transaction lawyer to join the Unlisted Investments legal team in NBIM Legal & Tax. The team has five lawyers from different jurisdictions spread between London, Oslo, and New York, and plays a key role in ensuring NBIM successfully navigates the legal landscape relevant to direct real assets investments in Europe, North America, and Japan. The position involves supporting investments in renewable energy infrastructure and real estate.

The role will be based in London, reporting to Albert Fiddan Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments, Legal & Tax. Travel to the Paris office, and potentially to New York or Oslo, will be required depending on business needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Provide transaction support to the investment teams, mainly regarding real estate in France, Germany, and the UK, and support other areas such as US real estate and renewable energy infrastructure.
2. Advise on investment structures, acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, leases, operation and management agreements, mergers, government approvals, and regulatory issues.
3. Manage relationships with external lawyers, financial, and technical advisors, including procurement and oversight.
4. Contribute to internal memoranda, policies, guidelines, and procedures relevant to renewable energy and real estate investments.
5. Provide legal advice on existing investments, company law, and intra-group questions.
6. Support audit processes and legal questions related to mandates and explore new markets.

Qualifications

What You Need

• A law degree from a European or US university with a good academic record.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as an international real estate transaction lawyer, with extensive experience in direct investments.
• Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure investments is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; French language skills are highly advantageous; German skills are beneficial.
• Interest in AI and new technologies is a plus.

Who You Are

You are proactive, curious, and committed to continuous improvement. A team player with strong communication skills, able to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-legal audiences. You possess a commercial mindset and can engage effectively with stakeholders.

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic, international environment with opportunities to contribute to safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations. Our culture emphasizes learning, digital proficiency, wellbeing, and fun.

Perks And Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including insurance, physical exams, counseling, and gym reimbursements.
• 25 vacation days plus additional time during the year-end break.
• Work-life balance with flexible arrangements.
• 10% pension contributions with no cap or vesting period.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• Meaningful work supporting responsible investment and shaping the future.

Interested?

Apply via the provided link. For questions, contact Albert Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments. Employment is contingent on security checks and verification processes.