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At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people, which is why we need a Corporate Real Estate & Funds (CREF) Associate to join our team to advise on Corporate real estate M&A transactions, joint ventures, restructurings, club deals and fund formations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Associate to join a market leading and top corporate real estate practice in the city. You will work on a range of high profile multi-jurisdictional deals, as part of a small yet growing team. The department works for the vast majority of the global 100 private equity real estate fund managers.
Job Responsibility:
Working with a partner and/or senior associates on corporate real estate M&A transactions
Supporting on joint venture transactions and club deals
Liaising with other departments in the firm on transactions and obtaining advice from overseas counsel on cross-border transactions
Working in conjunction with a partner on structuring, establishing and running private investment funds in the United Kingdom and offshore jurisdictions
Drafting and negotiating documents to help clients achieve their business goals
Managing matters and reviewing work of more junior team members
Managing and developing existing client relationships with the relevant client relationship partner and actively get involved in the Firm’s marketing business development work
Assisting with the development of templates and other know-how and presenting at internal and external events to contribute to the Firm’s knowledge
Building legal knowledge by attending know-how meetings, conducting research and reading journals and legal updates
Write articles and briefings for internal and external publications
Contribute to pitches and proposals
Requirements:
18 months+ PQE
Experience working on joint ventures and indirect real estate transactions
General funds advisory support
Understanding of fund formation work
Interest in the wider real estate sector
Excellent commercial and analytical skills
Highest standards of integrity and ethics
Excellent communication skills
Solid understanding of the drivers of profitability
Ability to prepare fee estimates and manage projects to plan
Ability to identify and implement ideas that will improve productivity
Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
Proactive and positive with a strong team focus
Collaborative approach
Ability to establish strong working relationships
Ability to effectively delegate and supervise work
Inclusive approach
Nice to have:
Experience in respect of fund formation work is not a prerequisite but you will need to demonstrate an understanding of this discipline
An interest in the asset class would be helpful
What we offer:
We invest strongly in the training available to our associates
Your career is important to us and the success of our firm is driven by ensuring that every employee maximises their potential