Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. Our experienced real estate finance practice has been advising lenders and borrowers on their activities in the property sector for over thirty years. We pride ourselves on understanding our clients' businesses and on our ability to find practical and commercial solutions for them, be they lenders, developers, investors or end-users. For cross-border transactions, the team is able to draw upon the firm's extensive network of foreign counsel and other professional advisers and coordinate their input to ensure seamless transaction management.You would sit within the Real Estate Group, which comprises of 10 partners and c.Your role would be as a property lawyer in the Real Estate Finance sub-team (a dedicated sub-team within the firm’s Property department).The real estate finance group have regular know-how and legal training sessions covering the core practice areas. There are also associate development centres focusing on 'soft' skills and BD. The role involves working as a property lawyer within the real estate finance team (with a focus on the real estate aspects). Work would primarily involve acting for banks and other lenders on the property aspects of their Real Estate Finance loans - e.g. carrying out property due diligence (either reviewing Certificates of Title or producing property reports), assisting on property related Conditions Precedents such as review of completion undertakings and completion mechanics and dealing with requests from borrowers for lender consents (e.g. to enter into new occupational leases).The Real Estate Finance team also work with our insolvency and restricting group, helping advise receivers and administrators on property related matters following their appointments and also advise on standard real estate matters - primarily acquisitions and disposals.The successful candidate will have gained a few years’ real estate experience and will have an interest in working on real estate finance transactions. Previous real estate finance and /or the real estate aspects of insolvency / restructuring would be useful (but is not essential as training will be given).
Experience working at a firm with a highly regarded real estate practice, with a proven track record in handling relevant matters at the appropriate level.Active participant in self-developmentCommercial awarenessExhibits an understanding of the Firm’s position in the market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitorsExcellent academic and professional qualificationsGood housekeeping/file management practices; manages and records time promptly and accuratelyOrganised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realisticallyEntrepreneurialExcellent accuracy and attention to detailExcellent verbal and numerical communication skillsA self-starter, able to work alone and within a small teamAbility to operate professionally and proactively at all times
Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology, and Transportation and Trade.With more than 1,500 people, including 250+ partners, across eleven offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world, blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.250+ PARTNERS11 OFFICES45+ LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY OUR PEOPLEOffices in Al Khobar, Athens, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Paris, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and associated office in Guangzhou.Our brand strengths:GO FAR, GO TOGETHEREXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAWCAN DO PERSONALITIESALWAYS READYJob SummaryJob ID: Number of Vacancies: 1Department: Real Estate
Real Estate Associate or Senior Associate in London employer: Stephenson Harwood
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