Associate/AVP, Legal Counsel, Real Estate
New York, US
Legal and Compliance Department
The Legal and Compliance Department (LCD) manages legal and regulatory compliance risks for GIC.
LCD partners with the business to ensure that such issues and risks are identified, assessed, and dealt with in a considered and timely manner.
LCD – inhouse counsel for GICRE in NYO
GIC’s LCD is looking for a highly motivated, high caliber corporate real estate or M&A lawyer to join our Legal group in New York. This individual will work with other members of the Legal group in supporting the GIC Real Estate (GICRE) group in their investment activities. This role is for an Associate/Assistant Vice President position.
Primary responsibilities include:
- 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.
Requirements:
- Candidates should have a law degree with strong academic results, be New York qualified and have at least 4 years of experience as a corporate real estate or M&A lawyer with a top US law firm.
- 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.
- Candidates must possess an analytical mind, be intellectually curious, have a good knowledge of commercial law, and 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, interpersonal skills, a strong sense of responsibility and judgement are required.
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Flexibility at GIC
At GIC, our offices are vibrant hubs for ideation, professional growth, and interpersonal connection. At the same time, we believe that flexibility allows us to do our best work and be our best selves. Thus, our teams come into the office four days per week to harness the benefits of in-person collaboration but have the flexibility to choose which days they work from home and adjust this arrangement as situational needs arise.
We are an equal opportunity employer
As an employer, we passionately believe every individual brings with them unique diversity of thought and perspectives to meaningfully enrich perspectives of GIC teams to drive competitive performance. An inclusive environment yields exceptional contribution.
Compensation
Our compensation philosophy reflects several principles. We strive to provide a competitive compensation package to attract and retain talent globally. We pay for performance, and reward sustainable results.
Total pay for this position comprises base pay and bonus. The anticipated base salary range for this role is between $220,000 and $300,000. Bonuses, which may form a meaningful proportion of the total pay package, are determined based on company and individual performance.
Learn more about our Legal & Compliance Department here: https://gic.careers/departments/legal-compliance-department/