Job description
The Role
As a key partner to the business teams in United Kingdom, you will report to the Group General Counsel in the Headquarters office based in Singapore to drive the strategy of Mapletree in United Kingdom by providing critical legal inputs.
Job Responsibilities
- Understand the Group’s strategic objectives as an owner, developer and investor of real estate, and provide pragmatic advice and solutions to internal clients on the full spectrum of real estate corporate and commercial matters.
- Cover all the legal and compliance matters for United Kingdom and Ireland.
- Advise the Management team on all legal and compliance matters which include reviewing transaction agreements and ensuring that all transactional and operation activities are carried out in accordance with local legislations and regulations.
- Work closely with the Group General Counsel on key documents as well as to keep Management up-to-date with relevant changes in legislative and regulatory requirements.
Job Requirements
- Recognized degree in Law.
- At least 8 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant areas, with a strong emphasis on real estate, prior in-house MNC experience is preferred.
- Familiar with the United Kingdom and Irish laws including M&A, joint ventures, and real estate matters.
- Possess strong transactional and management skills as well as a high level of integrity.
- Possess intuitive communication and good interpersonal skills.
- Exposure to complex real estate transactions or fund structures would be an advantage.
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