Legal Counsel – Real Estate Fund

About the job

An opportunity has arisen for a real-estate or private credit funds lawyer with c2 yrs PQE to work within a fast growing real estate credit fund. The successful candidate will work closely with the investment team, infrastructure functions, and broader legal and compliance teams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, day-to-day legal advice to the investment teams
• Support front office teams in understanding and complying with applicable legal requirements and internal policies
• Draft and negotiate investment management agreements, distribution agreements, rebate agreements, introducer arrangements, and third-party marketing agreements relevant to the firm’s global activities.
• Support corporate board meetings and governance matters
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of legal frameworks, policies, and controls
• Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Operations, and other infrastructure functions
• Escalate issues appropriately and support remediation efforts where required

Required Experience & Skills

• At least 2 years PQE legal experience ideally within real estate and private credit
• Strong understanding of products, including some or all of the following:
• Private Equity
• Private Credit
• Opportunistic Credit solutions
• Structured solutions
• Solid knowledge of global laws and industry standards relevant to the private markets businesses
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements

Preferred Capabilities

• Ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables
• Sound judgment, high integrity, and commercial awareness
• Confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively and influence outcomes
• Ability to identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required

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