Sole Counsel – Investment & Deal Execution

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding real estate investment company seeks a Sole Counsel to provide strategic legal advisory and hands-on deal execution. This role involves shaping legal strategy and managing risk on high-value UK and European real estate finance transactions, offering a unique opportunity in a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Collaborative and agile culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ PQE in legal practice.
• Strong background in UK and European real estate finance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality legal advice on real estate finance matters.
• Lead legal aspects of deal execution including due diligence.
• Review and negotiate complex financial documents.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.