Legal Counsel - Real Estate Fund

About the job

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

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 xwzovoh 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