Herbert Smith Freehills

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Opening Date: 05/02/2020 Closing Date: 04/03/2020 Salary: Market Rate Role-specific - this role will entail a broad range of transactional real estate work, including investment, restructuring, development, acquisitions, disposals, corporate support work and real estate finance. Manage work to support optimal utilisation; assist senior lawyers as required, acting as lead lawyer, where appropriate; delegate and provide feedback to juniors and communicate progress on tasks to supervisor and team members, consulting and offering solutions on difficult technical client issues; and manage the billing process as appropriate. Manage, develop and strengthen client relationships through anticipating client needs and expectations; and provide prompt responses and updates on progress. Support the firm and others - establish effective relationships with individuals and groups, across the global network; uphold the firm’s values; contribute to the firm’s initiatives (eg corporate social responsibility and diversity and inclusion activities); mentor andsupport juniors; raise profile by being involved with external bodies and supporting and a ttending marketing/industry events; and assist with internal training and preparation of legal precedents. Comply with risk requirements, firm policies and all relevant professional responsibilities and legislation and contribute to billing, engagement and client acceptance processes. SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Excellent academics. Ideally 2-4 years' PQE in transactional real estate, however we are open to considering candidates with more or less experience. Extensive experience across real estate development, investment, acquisitions and disposals required. Be admitted to practice in England & Wales or having recent transactional experience within the jurisdiction Solid knowledge of chosen area of law and industry sector(s). Strong legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and project management skills; foundation level people management and business development skills. Good understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to help manage costs and budgets. GROUP / TEAM Real Estate GROUP / TEAM DESCRIPTION Main areas covered | investment | development | disposals | mergers and acquisitions | leasing | joint ventures | large-scale regeneration | infrastructure and energy development projects | real estate financings and restructurings | pre-letting Key clients includes | Hammerson | Standard Life | Blackstone | AEG | Norges Bank | Moorfield | Land Securities | Brookfield | Oxford Properties | British Land | Canary Wharf Group | TfL| Almacantar Directory rankings include | Top band for Chambers 2016 (Real Estate: Big-Ticket) | Legal 500 Real Estate Firm of the year 2017 and Tier 1 for Investment and Development Our core real estate practice in London comprises 14 Partners, 3 Of Counsel and 45 Associates, and is led by Don Rowlands. Our award winning international real estate practice has a reputation for executing the largest and most complex real estate deals with accuracy and at speed. We provide advice on all aspects of general commercial property including investment, restructuring, development, acquisitions, disposals, corporate occupiers, PPP, corporate support work and real estate finance. The group also has first-class standalone planning, dispute resolution and construction practices. A leading firm in the London real estate market acting for both domestic and international clients. Known for its ability to handle large and complex transactions, and for its talented individual lawyers. "Exceptional. The team is always very well briefed, the partners always know what is going on and the whole team pulls together to meet some very challenging timescales." Chambers UK 2018 The strength, reputation and diversity of our practice is demonstrated by the following current and recent highlights, advising: British Land on their Canada Water development Qatar Holding on the acquisition of 8 Canada Square, Canary Wharf (the HSBC Tower) from the National Pension Service of Korea Capco on its c£5bn redevelopment of Earls Court and Olympia Moorfield on its sale of a diversified real estate investment portfolio to Lone Star for c.£1 billion. The portfolio comprises both traditional real estate investments (retail and offices) as well as alternative real estate investments (hotels, residential and student accommodation) Hammerson in relation to the restructuring of its joint venture interests in the 1.37 million sq ft Cabot Circus shopping centre, Bristol Norges Bank Investment Management on its £342.9 million acquisition of a 57.8% interest in the Pollen Estate from the Church Commissioners for England Brookfield Property Partners on the acquisition and financing of Moorgate Telephone Exchange for £211 million Blackstone on the acquisitions and financings of various landmark London office buildings, including the Financial Conduct Authority's headquarters at 25 North Colonnade, Canary Wharf, the Department of Education's headquarters at Sanctuary Buildings and 20 Old Bailey, a prime redevelopment opportunity in the City of London (total acquisition value c£431 million) Anschutz Entertainment Group on its £150 million refinancing of The O2 Arena Oxford Properties and Brookfield Office Properties, on the pre-letting to Schroders of One London Wall Place Lend Lease on the acquisition of The Wharves, Deptford for £42 million ROLE TYPE Legal professionals/Practice Group CONTRACT TYPE Permanent WORKING PATTERN Full Time DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We aim to have a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator and where we celebrate the uniqueness of our people. Our firm is made up of people with a range of experience and backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means our people feel valued and able to perform at their best by being their authentic selves at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling engaged. Herbert Smith Freehills

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Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (AUD)

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