Overview
This is a great opportunity to join as a Legal Counsel (2–5 PQE) within the Alternatives & Responsible Investment legal team, providing legal support and advice to the Real Estate businesses in EMEA. The role will report to the EMEA Real Estate Senior Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Reviewing and negotiating service provider agreements and other real estate related contracts.
- Structuring/overseeing and supporting the launch of, or material changes to, real estate products and assisting with drafting and negotiation of all documentation (working with external counsel where appropriate).
- Working with other business functions including tax, finance, company secretarial and real estate operations, to deliver new products or business critical projects.
- Keeping up to date with key developments and issues arising in relation to all relevant areas of law, including real estate funds and real estate itself as an asset class in the UK and Europe.
- Supporting the effective governance and oversight of the real estate business operations.
- Assisting with supervising a trainee on secondment from external counsel.
- Providing legal support and advice as needed on other products/services supported by the Team.
Qualifications & Skillset
- Must be 2–5 years PQE with real estate or other alternative funds experience and/or experience as a corporate lawyer acting on real estate transactions gained either in-house at an investment management firm or in private practice.
- Ability to act with a clear sense of ownership of tasks, following through on commitments and delivering work products to business stakeholders, while keeping them informed on progress.
- Ability to deal with a range of personalities within the business and, where needed, confidently raise effective challenge.
- Growth mindset and willingness to tackle new issues and areas of work.
- Ability to evaluate pros, cons and implications of different courses of action and frame them in a way easily understood by the business.
- Able to work easily within a team both within Legal and with other support functions, in particular Compliance and Tax.
- Willingness to pitch in to “go the extra mile” to hit key deadlines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.
Additional Information
We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move. Please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.
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