Sole Counsel – Investment & Deal Execution

Taylor Root; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing real estate investment company is seeking a Sole Counsel to join as its first legal advisor. The role offers a unique opportunity to provide strategic legal advice and manage high-value real estate finance transactions, shaping the company's legal strategy in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative and agile culture

Opportunity for high-value transactions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Experience in UK and European real estate finance.
• Proven ability in negotiating complex financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, high-quality legal advice on real estate finance matters.
• Lead legal aspects of deal execution including due diligence and documentation.
• Develop and implement legal policies and governance frameworks.

Skills

Legal Advisory

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

Sole Counsel – Investment & Deal Execution

Sole Counsel – Investment & Deal Execution

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A rapidly expanding real estate investments, portfolio company is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its dynamic business as its first legal counsel. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with investment and asset management teams on high-value UK and European real estate finance transactions.

The Opportunity:

This role offers a unique blend of strategic legal advisory and hands-on deal execution. The successful candidate will be embedded within the business, playing a key role in shaping legal strategy, managing risk, and driving commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver clear, high-quality legal advice across a broad range of real estate finance matters.
• Lead legal aspects of deal execution, including due diligence, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Review, negotiate, and summarise complex loan agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Develop and implement legal policies, governance frameworks, and compliance procedures.
• Train internal teams to identify and manage legal issues across the investment lifecycle.
• Manage external counsel relationships, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

You:

• A qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ PQE.
• Strong background in UK and European real estate finance, debt finance, or structured finance.
• Proven experience in reviewing and negotiating complex financial documents (senior/mezzanine loans, intercreditors, securitisations, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-growth, innovative business with a collaborative and agile culture.
• Work on high-value, cross-border transactions with real commercial impact.
• Hybrid working model with a central London base.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Real Estate

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