At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic legal team managing complex real estate transactions across Europe.
- Company: Blackstone, a leading global investment firm with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects and a chance to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the real estate sector while collaborating with top professionals.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in European real estate credit transactions and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (BREDS) is seeking an experienced transactional Real Estate credit lawyer to join its legal team in Europe (based in London). BREDS makes opportunistic, core, and core+ real estate debt investments across Europe on behalf of a large, diversified capital pool. Investments are made in all parts of the capital structure across numerous jurisdictions, asset classes and often complex deal structures.
Responsibilities
- As a member of the transactional legal team, you will work alongside the deal team, other internal stakeholders, and external counsel.
- Responsible for the oversight of transaction management and execution, including pre‑deal documents (engagement letters and alike).
- Advising on deal structuring, assisting with term sheet negotiation, transaction management across the business.
- Coordination with internal and external stakeholders on execution and various transaction related issues.
- Reviewing and negotiating a broad range of transaction documents.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of post‑qualification experience in European real estate credit transactions.
- Ability to be proactive in new situations, and to manage projects and third parties, including outside counsel.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Blackstone is committed to equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran or military status, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following: Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or client questions; Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients; Supervising or training securities licensed employees; Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials. Note: The above list is not exhaustive and roles may require case‑by‑case review. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
