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GIC · 1 day ago

Associate/AVP, Legal Counsel, Real Estate

New York, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$220K/yr - $300K/yr

4+ years exp

GIC is a leading global long-term investor seeking a motivated corporate real estate or M&A lawyer to join their Legal group in New York. The role involves advising on legal and regulatory compliance issues, managing transactions, and supporting the GIC Real Estate group's investment activities.

Financial ServicesImpact InvestingReal Estate Investment

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Identifying and advising on key legal and reputational issues arising from GICRE’s investment activities, with an emphasis on joint ventures, portfolio and single-asset acquisitions and dispositions, fund investments

Liaising, reviewing and advising on regulatory compliance issues related to GICRE’s investment activities

Liaising and consulting with top international and local law firms on a variety of legal matters to support GICRE’s investment activities, with a view to delivering superior services on a cost-effective basis

Reviewing and managing transactions through to closing, including drafting and/or commenting on associated agreements

Contributing and promoting teamwork and collaboration amongst the LCD team

Participating in, contributing to or leading GIC-wide initiatives and projects as needed on a global basis

Qualification

Corporate real estate lawM&A transactionsRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsCommercial law knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Candidates should have a law degree with strong academic results

Be New York qualified

Have at least 4 years of experience as a corporate real estate or M&A lawyer with a top US law firm

Candidates must possess an analytical mind

Be intellectually curious

Have a good knowledge of commercial law

Be able to identify legal risks and propose solutions while balancing business objectives

The ideal candidate must be able to work both independently as a legal representative within deal teams as well as a member of a broader international legal team

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A strong sense of responsibility and judgement are required

Preferred

Relevant legal experience in corporate real estate transactions (such as joint venture transactions, portfolio and single-asset acquisitions and dispositions), real estate finance and/or investment funds matters will be advantageous