Real Estate Finance Lawyer - Senior Legal Counsel
The Company
Real Estate Group based in the heart of London is seeking a Legal Counsel Real Estate Finance Lawyer.
The trusted group of companies focused on the student, build to rent, hotel and commercial sectors in London and across the United Kingdom. They are a  market-leading real estate platform with assets under management of more than £2 billion. 
The Role
To handle and assist in structuring financing arrangements, including senior and mezzanine loans, joint venture transactions , and equity investments. Instruct external counsel to draft loan agreements, security documents, and investment agreements.  Ensure compliance with financing covenants and requirements. Experience required in Loan Agreement, Equity Investment Agreement, Joint Venture Agreement, Security Agreement. To collaborate with external tax advisors to optimise our tax position and structure transactions to optimise tax outcomes on transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other activities, while mitigating risks. Manage legal aspects of property sales, including negotiation of and instructing external counsel to draft of sale agreements. Create data rooms and oversee the due diligence process for potential buyers. Ensure proper title transfer and resolution of any outstanding legal issues. Example Documentation: Sale Agreement, Due Diligence Checklist, Title Transfer Documents. Knowledge in drafting and negotiating Consultant agreement, Build Contracts, Letter of Intent and Pre-construction Services Agreement will be helpful but is not a requirement for this role.
Candidate
Min 5 Years’ PQE no upper limit
Experience in Real Estate Finance/Investment/Development from a Top City Firm and/or In house experience
Attention to detail
Meeting strict deadlines
Apply by attaching your CV and Cover Letter.