Associate - Commercial Real Estate Locations: Atlanta, Boulder, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, or St. Louis. International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well-qualified associates with three to five years of experience to join its nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate practice in any of its US offices. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have the following qualifications: • Broad commercial real estate transactions experience, including substantial commercial real estate finance experience; • Experience with real estate acquisition and dispositions, property management and asset management, real estate development and construction; • Commercial real estate leasing experience, including the representation of large institutional landlords; • Experience representing lenders on commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family and residential; • Experience drafting and negotiating real estate secured finance documents, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development related documents such as easements and CC&Rs; • Reviewing diligence documentation related to real property, including title, survey, organizational documentation, construction documents and service contracts including property management agreements; • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements; • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. BCLP is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, ad industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format. For search firm inquiries email . For positions in Colorado, please use the following link for information about the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Associate - Commercial Real Estate Locations: Atlanta, Boulder, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, or St. Louis. International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well-qualified associates with three to five years of experience to join its nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate practice in any of its US offices. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have the following qualifications: • Broad commercial real estate transactions experience, including substantial commercial real estate finance experience; • Experience with real estate acquisition and dispositions, property management and asset management, real estate development and construction; • Commercial real estate leasing experience, including the representation of large institutional landlords; • Experience representing lenders on commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family and residential; • Experience drafting and negotiating real estate secured finance documents, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development related documents such as easements and CC&Rs; • Reviewing diligence documentation related to real property, including title, survey, organizational documentation, construction documents and service contracts including property management agreements; • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements; • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. BCLP is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, ad industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format. For search firm inquiries email . For positions in Colorado, please use the following link for information about the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Real Estate Finance Associate Department: Real Estate Location: Offices in London, Manchester and Southampton Reports to: Real Estate Finance Partners Purpose of job • To advise on a broad range of structured Real Estate Finance deals acting for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's leading London based clients. • The Real Estate Finance team already comprises of four professionals, headed by our experienced London Real Estate Finance partner. • Due to impressive growth in just 3 years, we are looking to hire a Real Estate Finance lawyer with a strong track record who is looking to undertake market leading work for some of the most significant lenders and borrowers in the UK Real Estate market. What's in it for you? • You will be part of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's UK Real Estate Finance team • You will work on Real Estate Finance deals sourced out of the Real Estate Finance London practice and will benefit from the London quality of these deals. You will work with other members of the UK Real Estate Finance team, including the other partners and may spend some of your time in the London office. • You will join an established, partner-led Real Estate Finance team, which acts on high quality real estate financings generated from our impressive Lender base in the City of London. We are the biggest Real Estate Finance team in the UK and are ranked as number 1 by the Legal 500. The BCLP UK Real Estate Finance team offers expertise training and delivery of service that is second to none. • We invest strongly in the training available to our associates. You will be able to develop your career in the biggest and most successful Real Estate Finance team in the UK, allowing you to gain exposure to an exceptionally wide range of real estate finance matters. Key responsibilities You will have the opportunity to: • Assist in the structuring of transactions. • Draft and negotiate facility, security, inter creditor and CP documents. • Assist in the project management of deals working with other team members including partners, associates and paralegals. Key areas of focus include: • Investment property financing. • Commercial and Residential development funding. • Hotel Finance. • Student Accommodation Finance. • Healthcare Sector Finance. • Loan portfolio sales/acquisitions. Key Relationships • Real Estate Finance lawyers and paralegals in London and Manchester. Experience and Knowledge • Ideally 1pqe+ years banking and finance experience. • The ability to draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and related CPs. • Experience of project managing a finance transaction. • A good understanding of key Real Estate and Finance concepts and an appreciation and awareness of the Real Estate Finance market. • Experience of working in a team on projects/transactions. Skills and Competencies • Excellent customer service skills. • Project management skills. • A team player with the ability to work in a collegiate environment. • Commercially focussed with an intellectual curiosity. • Confident in front of clients. • Ability to work independently but know when to seek additional support. • Clear and concise communication skills. • Flexibility and adaptability. Diversity, Inclusion and Working Differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. To ensure all confidential information stored electronically are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with it legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Real Estate Finance Associate Department: Real Estate Location: Offices in London, Manchester and Southampton Reports to: Real Estate Finance Partners Purpose of job • To advise on a broad range of structured Real Estate Finance deals acting for Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's leading London based clients. • The Real Estate Finance team already comprises of four professionals, headed by our experienced London Real Estate Finance partner. • Due to impressive growth in just 3 years, we are looking to hire a Real Estate Finance lawyer with a strong track record who is looking to undertake market leading work for some of the most significant lenders and borrowers in the UK Real Estate market. What's in it for you? • You will be part of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's UK Real Estate Finance team • You will work on Real Estate Finance deals sourced out of the Real Estate Finance London practice and will benefit from the London quality of these deals. You will work with other members of the UK Real Estate Finance team, including the other partners and may spend some of your time in the London office. • You will join an established, partner-led Real Estate Finance team, which acts on high quality real estate financings generated from our impressive Lender base in the City of London. We are the biggest Real Estate Finance team in the UK and are ranked as number 1 by the Legal 500. The BCLP UK Real Estate Finance team offers expertise training and delivery of service that is second to none. • We invest strongly in the training available to our associates. You will be able to develop your career in the biggest and most successful Real Estate Finance team in the UK, allowing you to gain exposure to an exceptionally wide range of real estate finance matters. Key responsibilities You will have the opportunity to: • Assist in the structuring of transactions. • Draft and negotiate facility, security, inter creditor and CP documents. • Assist in the project management of deals working with other team members including partners, associates and paralegals. Key areas of focus include: • Investment property financing. • Commercial and Residential development funding. • Hotel Finance. • Student Accommodation Finance. • Healthcare Sector Finance. • Loan portfolio sales/acquisitions. Key Relationships • Real Estate Finance lawyers and paralegals in London and Manchester. Experience and Knowledge • Ideally 1pqe+ years banking and finance experience. • The ability to draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents and related CPs. • Experience of project managing a finance transaction. • A good understanding of key Real Estate and Finance concepts and an appreciation and awareness of the Real Estate Finance market. • Experience of working in a team on projects/transactions. Skills and Competencies • Excellent customer service skills. • Project management skills. • A team player with the ability to work in a collegiate environment. • Commercially focussed with an intellectual curiosity. • Confident in front of clients. • Ability to work independently but know when to seek additional support. • Clear and concise communication skills. • Flexibility and adaptability. Diversity, Inclusion and Working Differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. To ensure all confidential information stored electronically are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with it legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website.
Construction Associate, non-contentious Team: Commercial Construction & Engineering (UK) Reports to: Commercial Construction & Engineering Partners (UK) Purpose of job To work as an associate in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's market-leading commercial construction team, providing clients with specialist, tailored advice on a wide range of projects and transactions. The commercial construction team has a strong and well-established client base of its own and is not reliant on being solely a support team for other teams. That said, we work closely with teams from across BCLP. In addition to working with the wider real estate department, we regularly work with lawyers from our corporate, finance, litigation and tax teams. What's in it for you? Our team is one of the largest commercial construction-focused teams in the City, with 24 specialist commercial construction lawyers advising a range of clients on some of the UK's most high profile development and infrastructure projects. Ranked as a Tier 1 team in the legal directories for over 14 years, our team has been involved in some of the biggest, most complex and high profile projects including: the Bloomberg Building, 20 Fenchurch Street (the Walkie Talkie), Chelsea Barracks, the Cheesegrater, the Paddington Cube and the Nova Building. Our clients include The Crown Estate, Landsec, Grosvenor, Qatari Diar, Canary Wharf, GPE, Thames Water, Schroders, Bloomberg and Pembroke. You will join an ambitious and dynamic team, working on some of the most high profile projects for an unparalleled client list. The role is ideal for an ambitious candidate seeking to further their career. You will join an extremely successful team with excellent prospects for career progression. You will be part of a team advising on projects across a range of sectors for clients of the highest calibre. Key responsibilities You will: • Draft and negotiate on a wide range of construction documents; • Act as the main point of contact for a number of clients; • Deliver high standards of work, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept informed; • Delegate work as appropriate to junior members of the team; • Contribute to group pitches and the publication of articles. • Contribute to team training and know how. • Draft and negotiate a number of contracts across various suites of standard forms, including JCT and NEC. • Draft and negotiate bespoke consultant appointments. • Advise in connection with agreements for lease. • Advise in connection with the construction aspects of facility agreements. • Advise in connection with the construction aspects of corporate SPAs. • Advise clients in regulated environments i.e. Rail, healthcare Key relationships Partners and Associates in the Commercial Construction & Engineering team as well as the wider real estate team and the construction disputes team. Experience and knowledge A broad range of in-depth real estate non-contentious construction and engineering at a similar practice. Skills and competencies • You will have already gained significant experience within a leading Commercial Construction & Engineering team. • You will have a good understanding of key real estate and construction and engineering concepts and an appreciation and awareness of the real estate market. • You will be able to draft and negotiate contracts and also have a good working knowledge of the provisions of construction and engineering documents and broader real estate transaction documents such as agreements for lease development agreements, facility agreements. • You will be able to demonstrate excellent client service skills and want to work as a team player in a collegiate environment. We are looking for someone who is relaxed and appropriately confident in front of clients, but knowledgeable enough to know when to seek additional support. • You will be highly motivated and able to work independently where appropriate. Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Construction Associate, non-contentious Team: Commercial Construction & Engineering (UK) Reports to: Commercial Construction & Engineering Partners (UK) Purpose of job To work as an associate in Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner's market-leading commercial construction team, providing clients with specialist, tailored advice on a wide range of projects and transactions. The commercial construction team has a strong and well-established client base of its own and is not reliant on being solely a support team for other teams. That said, we work closely with teams from across BCLP. In addition to working with the wider real estate department, we regularly work with lawyers from our corporate, finance, litigation and tax teams. What's in it for you? Our team is one of the largest commercial construction-focused teams in the City, with 24 specialist commercial construction lawyers advising a range of clients on some of the UK's most high profile development and infrastructure projects. Ranked as a Tier 1 team in the legal directories for over 14 years, our team has been involved in some of the biggest, most complex and high profile projects including: the Bloomberg Building, 20 Fenchurch Street (the Walkie Talkie), Chelsea Barracks, the Cheesegrater, the Paddington Cube and the Nova Building. Our clients include The Crown Estate, Landsec, Grosvenor, Qatari Diar, Canary Wharf, GPE, Thames Water, Schroders, Bloomberg and Pembroke. You will join an ambitious and dynamic team, working on some of the most high profile projects for an unparalleled client list. The role is ideal for an ambitious candidate seeking to further their career. You will join an extremely successful team with excellent prospects for career progression. You will be part of a team advising on projects across a range of sectors for clients of the highest calibre. Key responsibilities You will: • Draft and negotiate on a wide range of construction documents; • Act as the main point of contact for a number of clients; • Deliver high standards of work, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are kept informed; • Delegate work as appropriate to junior members of the team; • Contribute to group pitches and the publication of articles. • Contribute to team training and know how. • Draft and negotiate a number of contracts across various suites of standard forms, including JCT and NEC. • Draft and negotiate bespoke consultant appointments. • Advise in connection with agreements for lease. • Advise in connection with the construction aspects of facility agreements. • Advise in connection with the construction aspects of corporate SPAs. • Advise clients in regulated environments i.e. Rail, healthcare Key relationships Partners and Associates in the Commercial Construction & Engineering team as well as the wider real estate team and the construction disputes team. Experience and knowledge A broad range of in-depth real estate non-contentious construction and engineering at a similar practice. Skills and competencies • You will have already gained significant experience within a leading Commercial Construction & Engineering team. • You will have a good understanding of key real estate and construction and engineering concepts and an appreciation and awareness of the real estate market. • You will be able to draft and negotiate contracts and also have a good working knowledge of the provisions of construction and engineering documents and broader real estate transaction documents such as agreements for lease development agreements, facility agreements. • You will be able to demonstrate excellent client service skills and want to work as a team player in a collegiate environment. We are looking for someone who is relaxed and appropriately confident in front of clients, but knowledgeable enough to know when to seek additional support. • You will be highly motivated and able to work independently where appropriate. Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Leasing Associate - Real Estate Locations: Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, St. Louis Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified senior leasing associate with six or more years of experience to join our nationally recognized real estate practice in either the Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, or St. Louis office. This position would be eligible for flexible hours. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have experience in the following areas: Prior Leasing Experience in a Law Firm or Corporate Legal Department; Specialized experience in the leasing area for corporate clients; Broad commercial real estate transactional background; Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements; Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter and resume in PDF format. For positions in Colorado, please use the following link for information about the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Leasing Associate - Real Estate Locations: Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, St. Louis Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified senior leasing associate with six or more years of experience to join our nationally recognized real estate practice in either the Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Kansas City, Phoenix, or St. Louis office. This position would be eligible for flexible hours. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have experience in the following areas: Prior Leasing Experience in a Law Firm or Corporate Legal Department; Specialized experience in the leasing area for corporate clients; Broad commercial real estate transactional background; Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements; Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your cover letter and resume in PDF format. For positions in Colorado, please use the following link for information about the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
Associate - Finance Transactions/Real Estate Capital Markets Location - Atlanta; Charlotte; Dallas; Kansas City; Phoenix; Santa Monica Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified junior associate (one to three years) to join our nationally recognized Finance Transactions/Real Estate Capital Markets practice group in our Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Kansas City, Phoenix or Santa Monica offices. A successful applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and a client-focused attitude, and will have experience in the following areas: General real estate General corporate transactions Securities and capital market transactions Real estate finance, preferably with real estate capital markets experience Commercial real estate lending and securitization Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Associate - Finance Transactions/Real Estate Capital Markets Location - Atlanta; Charlotte; Dallas; Kansas City; Phoenix; Santa Monica Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified junior associate (one to three years) to join our nationally recognized Finance Transactions/Real Estate Capital Markets practice group in our Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Kansas City, Phoenix or Santa Monica offices. A successful applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and a client-focused attitude, and will have experience in the following areas: General real estate General corporate transactions Securities and capital market transactions Real estate finance, preferably with real estate capital markets experience Commercial real estate lending and securitization Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format.
Real Estate Finance Associate Team: Real Estate Finance Purpose of job To advise on a variety of Real Estate matters with particular focus on Asset Management work, ensuring a consistent level of client service is provided at all times. What's in it for you? This role is an excellent opportunity to work in private practice whilst having responsibilities more aligned to in-house work. You will be focused on providing high quality legal and commercial solutions and advice to our clients. You will be part of the Real Estate practice area which is widely acknowledged as a market leading practice and which covers all aspects of commercial property. Key responsibilities Provide advice and transactional support in all aspects of Real Estate asset management work including Landlord and Tenant, Acquisitions and Disposals. Draft and negotiate documents to ensure they meet client requirements, to include delegating aspects of the work to Paralegals, reviewing and supervising that work. Provide advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to at all times. Provide support to the London client teams in relation to aspects of complex asset management projects. Assist the Associate Directors and Senior Associates in on-boarding new clients and work streams into the Manchester office. Develop key client relationships, both with external client contacts and internal Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stakeholders, including the Firm's London client teams. Identify any areas for improvement in systems, processes and client service provision and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate changes are made. Key relationships Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner London Real Estate lawyers Paralegals Clients Experience and knowledge Approximately 1 - 3 PQE Solid track record of working on commercial Real Estate matters including non-contentious Landlord and Tenant - essential Experience of asset management work - essential Skills and competencies Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally. Strong influencing and problem solving skills. Excellent commercial acumen. Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BCLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. .
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Real Estate Finance Associate Team: Real Estate Finance Purpose of job To advise on a variety of Real Estate matters with particular focus on Asset Management work, ensuring a consistent level of client service is provided at all times. What's in it for you? This role is an excellent opportunity to work in private practice whilst having responsibilities more aligned to in-house work. You will be focused on providing high quality legal and commercial solutions and advice to our clients. You will be part of the Real Estate practice area which is widely acknowledged as a market leading practice and which covers all aspects of commercial property. Key responsibilities Provide advice and transactional support in all aspects of Real Estate asset management work including Landlord and Tenant, Acquisitions and Disposals. Draft and negotiate documents to ensure they meet client requirements, to include delegating aspects of the work to Paralegals, reviewing and supervising that work. Provide advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to at all times. Provide support to the London client teams in relation to aspects of complex asset management projects. Assist the Associate Directors and Senior Associates in on-boarding new clients and work streams into the Manchester office. Develop key client relationships, both with external client contacts and internal Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stakeholders, including the Firm's London client teams. Identify any areas for improvement in systems, processes and client service provision and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate changes are made. Key relationships Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner London Real Estate lawyers Paralegals Clients Experience and knowledge Approximately 1 - 3 PQE Solid track record of working on commercial Real Estate matters including non-contentious Landlord and Tenant - essential Experience of asset management work - essential Skills and competencies Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally. Strong influencing and problem solving skills. Excellent commercial acumen. Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BCLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. .
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Core Real Estate Associate Team: Real Estate (Core Real Estate), London Reports to: Team Leader Purpose of job We are currently seeking to recruit an Associate with 2+ year post qualification experience in the real estate sector. The Associate will have had a broad range of non-contentious real estate but with a specific skill set relating to corporate real estate and real estate finance transactions. The Associate must have a broad knowledge of real estate as an asset class and would be involved in driving and managing complex and large scale investment transactions and projects for a wide range of clients which include PE houses, funds and debt clients. The firm advises in a way that supports the client's strategic objectives whilst being practical and commercial and we would expect candidates to demonstrate their ability to provide advice in this way. What's in it for you? Our market-leading real estate practice combines key sector knowledge, unparalleled technical ability and a commercial focus, which ensures clients receive the best possible support and guidance. We are consistently ranked number one by the legal directories (Chambers and Legal 500) across all of real estate disciplines with lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Much of the complex work we carry out requires a multi-disciplinary approach and we regularly work closely, with specialisms across the firm in our corporate, finance, tax and risk management functions. We focus on all issues relating to planning, construction and engineering, direct and indirect investment, funds, real estate & property finance, tax, development, securitisation, dispute resolution, environment and regulatory. We advise across not only on the more traditional areas of real estate such as commercial and retail, but also the "alternative" asset classes such as student accommodation, hotels, healthcare, data centres, logistics and build to rent. Clients include: BlackRock, The Crown Estate, Tesco, Great Portland Estates, Heathrow Airport Ltd, Lendlease, Transport for London, 12 of the world's largest Sovereign Wealth Funds, and 50% of the world's largest real estate private equity investors. • Acted on the three largest single asset property deals in the UK: Advised Canary Wharf Group plc and Landsec Group plc on £1.28 billion sale of 20 Fenchurch Street to LKK Health Products Group, advised CC Land on the £1.15 billion acquisition of the Cheesegrater, 122 Leadenhall, from a joint venture between British Land and Oxford Properties, and advised JP Morgan/National Pension Service on the sale of 8 Canada Square, the HSBC Tower to the Qatar Investment Authority for £1.17 billion. • Advising The Crown Estate on the asset management of their prestigious Central London portfolio, valued at £7bn - Regent Street and St James'. We advise on the full range of real estate matters, ranging from temporary lettings to joint venture developments. • Sole real estate adviser to the UK's largest supermarket chain - Tesco. A client of the firm for over 30 years, we are sole adviser to Tesco for real estate legal advice in relation to their portfolio of approximately 2,500 properties across the country, which includes supermarkets, distribution centres, commercial and residential space. • Advising Landsec, one of the UK's largest commercial property companies, on their £2.2bn reinvention of Victoria, delivering offices, high quality apartments, high profile retail and numerous restaurants. The team works across a number of sectors including operational real estate sectors such as BTR/Multi-family, student housing, Hotels, retirement living, data-centres as well as offices, logistics and retail. The team regularly advise on some of the largest transactions in these sectors and are undertaking more cross-border transactions as well. The strength of the development practice is such that the team are involved in some of the most prestigious urban redevelopments across the UK including Paradise Circus in Birmingham as well as Kings Cross. Key responsibilities • Develops specialist expertise and identifies potential legal issues arising outside own practice area • Uses technical skills and knowledge to suggest creative, but practical solutions • Drafts complex documents and consults where appropriate • Manages complex files and multiple workloads, consulting when appropriate • Conducts negotiations and adapts approach to fit client needs • Takes client instructions and has a full understanding of the client's goals • Gives commercially astute advice and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Monitors any changes in scope with the client and keeps the partner updated • Manages work demands to ensure that time is available for Firm and practice management activities • Demonstrates a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Generates realistic fee estimates for partner review Key relationships • Partners and Senior Associates Experience and knowledge • Solid experience across the entire real estate sector, gained within a comparable environment to Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Skills and competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate: • Analytical and drafting skills • Flexibility and adaptability, supporting cases across a broad range of legal issues • Commercial focus with a knowledge of key areas of the law and able to provide clear, concise, practical advice • A high level of client contact and responsibility for client matters • The ability to project manage client matters, coordinating fee earners in Real Estate and other departments as required • Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate • Confidence in front of clients • Clear and concise communication skills • The ability to work independently but also keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment • A willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
LI - Real Estate Disputes Senior Associate/ Counsel Purpose of job To be the lead figure for real estate disputes in the Manchester office, yet working closely as one national group in conjunction with our London team. To take responsibility for developing client relationships as part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative team, maintaining the highest possible standard of client service. To join a high performing team of real estate disputes lawyers managing a complex caseload of real estate disputes and advisory work. What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Manchester office and become an integral part of our national Real Estate Disputes team. You will be responsible for leading and driving our team forwards in Manchester whilst working in collaboration with our national team. We have an excellent opportunity for you to develop and build a career in a top tier real estate disputes team offering a great deal of autonomy and for the right candidate, a real track to Partnership. The team advise clients on complex high stakes disputes at all levels of the UK court system including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and provide risk advisory advice to leading institutional landlords, developers, investors, corporate occupiers and financial institutions. The team advises clients on the full range of real estate disputes including: • Advising clients on commercial, residential and mixed-use development schemes • Development disputes • Dilapidations claims • Joint venture disputes • Landlord and tenant issues including complex 1954 Act claims; rent arrears and forfeiture disputes • Property insolvency disputes • Professional negligence claims • Rights of light claims • Service charge disputes • Telecommunications Code strategic advice and disputes Key responsibilities • Conduct all aspects of real estate disputes work, managing a variety of client matters with a focus on providing strategic, commercial advice. • Delegate tasks to and supervise trainees and paralegals and contribute to the technical and legal knowledge of the wider team (writing articles, delivering training and presentations to internal and external clients). • Develop close working relationships with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues in both UK and international offices. • Take client instructions and have a full understanding of the client's goals • Take responsibility for ensuring client matters and files are appropriately supervised and managed • Give commercially astute advice and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Work with partners on new business leads • Demonstrate a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Demonstrate authority and presence; striving to achieve results and motivate others to succeed Key relationships Real Estate Partners and Associates Wide range of clients including Tesco, BlackRock, Great Portland Estate, Grosvenor, Aviva and Land Securities. Experience and knowledge Experienced Senior Associate/ Counsel Significant real estate disputes experience Can demonstrate excellent market knowledge and understanding of commercial drivers affecting our client base. Skills and competencies • Excellent legal knowledge. • Excellent written and interpersonal skills as well as a keen eye for detail. • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. • Proactive and takes initiative in relation to personal development and development of team and junior colleagues. • Willing to take responsibility to supervise and develop junior members of the team (teach and learn). • Enthusiasm for business development and willingness to build network and relationships with key clients/contacts. • Can work flexibly. • Demonstrate resilience and an ability to remain calm under pressure. Please note that is not an exhaustive list of competencies but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
LI - Real Estate Disputes Senior Associate/ Counsel Purpose of job To be the lead figure for real estate disputes in the Manchester office, yet working closely as one national group in conjunction with our London team. To take responsibility for developing client relationships as part of a genuinely supportive and collaborative team, maintaining the highest possible standard of client service. To join a high performing team of real estate disputes lawyers managing a complex caseload of real estate disputes and advisory work. What's in it for you? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Manchester office and become an integral part of our national Real Estate Disputes team. You will be responsible for leading and driving our team forwards in Manchester whilst working in collaboration with our national team. We have an excellent opportunity for you to develop and build a career in a top tier real estate disputes team offering a great deal of autonomy and for the right candidate, a real track to Partnership. The team advise clients on complex high stakes disputes at all levels of the UK court system including the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court and provide risk advisory advice to leading institutional landlords, developers, investors, corporate occupiers and financial institutions. The team advises clients on the full range of real estate disputes including: • Advising clients on commercial, residential and mixed-use development schemes • Development disputes • Dilapidations claims • Joint venture disputes • Landlord and tenant issues including complex 1954 Act claims; rent arrears and forfeiture disputes • Property insolvency disputes • Professional negligence claims • Rights of light claims • Service charge disputes • Telecommunications Code strategic advice and disputes Key responsibilities • Conduct all aspects of real estate disputes work, managing a variety of client matters with a focus on providing strategic, commercial advice. • Delegate tasks to and supervise trainees and paralegals and contribute to the technical and legal knowledge of the wider team (writing articles, delivering training and presentations to internal and external clients). • Develop close working relationships with clients, intermediaries, and colleagues in both UK and international offices. • Take client instructions and have a full understanding of the client's goals • Take responsibility for ensuring client matters and files are appropriately supervised and managed • Give commercially astute advice and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the commercial issues that clients face • Work with partners on new business leads • Demonstrate a full understanding of how the Firm manages its business to achieve growth and profitability • Demonstrate authority and presence; striving to achieve results and motivate others to succeed Key relationships Real Estate Partners and Associates Wide range of clients including Tesco, BlackRock, Great Portland Estate, Grosvenor, Aviva and Land Securities. Experience and knowledge Experienced Senior Associate/ Counsel Significant real estate disputes experience Can demonstrate excellent market knowledge and understanding of commercial drivers affecting our client base. Skills and competencies • Excellent legal knowledge. • Excellent written and interpersonal skills as well as a keen eye for detail. • Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels. • Proactive and takes initiative in relation to personal development and development of team and junior colleagues. • Willing to take responsibility to supervise and develop junior members of the team (teach and learn). • Enthusiasm for business development and willingness to build network and relationships with key clients/contacts. • Can work flexibly. • Demonstrate resilience and an ability to remain calm under pressure. Please note that is not an exhaustive list of competencies but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Diversity, inclusion and working differently At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Recruitment Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner will ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website
Associate - Intellectual Property Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified junior to midlevel associate (two to five years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice in the St. Louis, Phoenix, or Kansas City office. The position offers the chance for significant responsibility and participation in all phases of intellectual property and patent prosecution. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have experience in the following areas: • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, and/or a life science (with working knowledge of computer software, including artificial intelligence). • Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. • Experience with global patent portfolio management and foreign prosecution matters is desirable. • The ideal candidate will have experience working with inventors to identify patenting strategies, and building and maintaining patent portfolios tailored to suit client needs. • Experience with freedom-to-operate analysis and opinions, infringement assessment, and exposure to patent litigation matters is desired. Technology licensing experience is welcome. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements. • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and a platform of over 1,400 lawyers, placing it among the largest in the world. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active Intellectual Property practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter in PDF format.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Associate - Intellectual Property Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified junior to midlevel associate (two to five years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice in the St. Louis, Phoenix, or Kansas City office. The position offers the chance for significant responsibility and participation in all phases of intellectual property and patent prosecution. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have experience in the following areas: • Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, and/or a life science (with working knowledge of computer software, including artificial intelligence). • Experience preparing and prosecuting U.S. patent applications. • Experience with global patent portfolio management and foreign prosecution matters is desirable. • The ideal candidate will have experience working with inventors to identify patenting strategies, and building and maintaining patent portfolios tailored to suit client needs. • Experience with freedom-to-operate analysis and opinions, infringement assessment, and exposure to patent litigation matters is desired. Technology licensing experience is welcome. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements. • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and a platform of over 1,400 lawyers, placing it among the largest in the world. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active Intellectual Property practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020 Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. You will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter in PDF format.
Associate - Real Estate Finance Location: Atlanta, Boulder, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Kansas City, Lost Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified mid-level associate (two to six years) to join its nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate Finance practice in either our Atlanta, Boulder, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, St. Louis or Washington, D.C. office. The position offers the chance for significant responsibility and participation in all phases of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the following areas: Representing lenders on commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family and residential Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements. Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. For positions in Colorado, please use the following link for information about the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Associate - Real Estate Finance Location: Atlanta, Boulder, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Kansas City, Lost Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, St. Louis, Washington, D.C. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking a highly motivated, well-qualified mid-level associate (two to six years) to join its nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate Finance practice in either our Atlanta, Boulder, Charlotte, Chicago, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Irvine, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Phoenix, San Francisco, St. Louis or Washington, D.C. office. The position offers the chance for significant responsibility and participation in all phases of real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the following areas: Representing lenders on commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family and residential Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements. Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,400 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, and industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. For positions in Colorado, please use the following link for information about the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020
Associate - Commercial Real Estate (CA) Locations: Irvine, Los Angeles International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well-qualified associates with two to six years of experience to join its nationally recognized Real Estate practice in its Irvine and Los Angeles offices. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have the following qualifications: • Broad commercial real estate transactions experience, including substantial commercial real estate finance experience; • Experience with real estate acquisition and dispositions, property management and asset management, real estate development and construction; • Commercial real estate leasing experience, including the representation of large institutional landlords; • Experience representing lenders on commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family and residential; • Experience drafting and negotiating real estate secured finance documents, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development related documents such as easements and CC&Rs; • Reviewing diligence documentation related to real property, including title, survey, organizational documentation, construction documents and service contracts including property management agreements; • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements; • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format. For search firm inquiries email . BCLP is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,200 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, ad industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Associate - Commercial Real Estate (CA) Locations: Irvine, Los Angeles International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a top Am Law 100 firm, is seeking highly motivated, well-qualified associates with two to six years of experience to join its nationally recognized Real Estate practice in its Irvine and Los Angeles offices. If you are the ideal candidate, you will have the following qualifications: • Broad commercial real estate transactions experience, including substantial commercial real estate finance experience; • Experience with real estate acquisition and dispositions, property management and asset management, real estate development and construction; • Commercial real estate leasing experience, including the representation of large institutional landlords; • Experience representing lenders on commercial real estate projects, including office, retail, hotel, multi-family and residential; • Experience drafting and negotiating real estate secured finance documents, purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development related documents such as easements and CC&Rs; • Reviewing diligence documentation related to real property, including title, survey, organizational documentation, construction documents and service contracts including property management agreements; • Excellent written and oral communication skills, superior analytical skills and the ability to manage client engagements; • Other requirements include excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic and the ability to manage multiple priorities and assume a high degree of responsibility. Qualified candidates please submit your email address above and complete the online application process. Please upload your cover letter, resume, and transcript in PDF format. For search firm inquiries email . BCLP is a global law firm with 30 offices in 11 countries, and a platform of 1,200 lawyers, placing us among the largest in the world. We are known for our relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience, ad industry-shaping innovation and offer clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. Learn more about our offices. At BCLP we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic. Mansfield Certified Plus firm for 2021 Signee to the United Nations' Global LGBTQ Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a "Top Global Employer 2020" Received the Women in Law Empowerment Forum "WILEF" Gold Standard Certification for 2020
Senior Associate - Real Estate Team: Asset Management Teams, Manchester Reports to: Partner or Senior Associate, Manchester Purpose of job To advise on a variety of Real Estate matters, and for a variety of clients, with particular focus on Asset Management work, ensuring a consistent level of client service is provided at all times. To supervise the work of junior lawyers, paralegals and apprentices to whom work is delegated, providing the relevant guidance, support and development. What's in it for you? This role is an excellent opportunity to work in one of Manchester's most respected real estate practices. You will be focused on providing high quality legal and commercial solutions and advice to our clients. You will be part of the Real Estate practice area which is widely acknowledged as a market leading practice and which covers all aspects of commercial property and works for household names and other clients. Key responsibilities • Provide advice and transactional support in all aspects of Real Estate asset management work including Landlord and Tenant, Acquisitions and Disposals. • Draft and negotiate complex asset management documents to ensure they meet client requirements, to include delegating aspects of the work to paralegals and apprentices, reviewing and supervising that work. • Work as part of client teams across our UK offices in relation to aspects of complex asset management projects. • Review and approve draft documents prepared by junior members of the team supporting on matters to ensure they meet client requirements. • Work with the Partner to on-board new clients and work streams into the Manchester office, including taking a lead role in developing new client relationships. • Develop existing key client relationships, both with external client contacts and internal Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stakeholders, including the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner client teams in other UK offices. • Provide advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to at all times. • Identify any areas for improvement in systems, processes and client service provision and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate changes are made. Key relationships • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Real Estate lawyers in all UK offices • Paralegals and apprentices • Clients Experience and knowledge • 5 PQE+ • Solid track record of working on commercial RE matters including Landlord and Tenant - essential • Strong experience of asset management work - essential • Experience of supervising and developing junior fee-earners - essential Skills and competencies • Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally • Strong influencing and problem solving skills • Excellent commercial acumen Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of strengthening Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. We are wholly committed to creating an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to make the most of their skills qualities and points of difference and, most importantly, be themselves. We believe that our goals of always exceeding client expectations and being the most attractive place to work will only be achieved if we recruit, retain, reward and develop our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief or disability. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce. We are supportive of a range of working arrangements, tailored to you as an individual, wherever possible. Please ask the Recruitment Team about the flexible working arrangements that are available to you within this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure that all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website:
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Senior Associate - Real Estate Team: Asset Management Teams, Manchester Reports to: Partner or Senior Associate, Manchester Purpose of job To advise on a variety of Real Estate matters, and for a variety of clients, with particular focus on Asset Management work, ensuring a consistent level of client service is provided at all times. To supervise the work of junior lawyers, paralegals and apprentices to whom work is delegated, providing the relevant guidance, support and development. What's in it for you? This role is an excellent opportunity to work in one of Manchester's most respected real estate practices. You will be focused on providing high quality legal and commercial solutions and advice to our clients. You will be part of the Real Estate practice area which is widely acknowledged as a market leading practice and which covers all aspects of commercial property and works for household names and other clients. Key responsibilities • Provide advice and transactional support in all aspects of Real Estate asset management work including Landlord and Tenant, Acquisitions and Disposals. • Draft and negotiate complex asset management documents to ensure they meet client requirements, to include delegating aspects of the work to paralegals and apprentices, reviewing and supervising that work. • Work as part of client teams across our UK offices in relation to aspects of complex asset management projects. • Review and approve draft documents prepared by junior members of the team supporting on matters to ensure they meet client requirements. • Work with the Partner to on-board new clients and work streams into the Manchester office, including taking a lead role in developing new client relationships. • Develop existing key client relationships, both with external client contacts and internal Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stakeholders, including the Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner client teams in other UK offices. • Provide advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to at all times. • Identify any areas for improvement in systems, processes and client service provision and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate changes are made. Key relationships • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner Real Estate lawyers in all UK offices • Paralegals and apprentices • Clients Experience and knowledge • 5 PQE+ • Solid track record of working on commercial RE matters including Landlord and Tenant - essential • Strong experience of asset management work - essential • Experience of supervising and developing junior fee-earners - essential Skills and competencies • Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally • Strong influencing and problem solving skills • Excellent commercial acumen Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of strengthening Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. We are wholly committed to creating an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to make the most of their skills qualities and points of difference and, most importantly, be themselves. We believe that our goals of always exceeding client expectations and being the most attractive place to work will only be achieved if we recruit, retain, reward and develop our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, political belief or disability. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce. We are supportive of a range of working arrangements, tailored to you as an individual, wherever possible. Please ask the Recruitment Team about the flexible working arrangements that are available to you within this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner ensure that all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Agencies Please note: we will not accept speculative CVs sent to hiring managers or partners via email. We can only accept CVs sent via the portal from agencies that have agreed terms of business with the Recruitment team. For further information, contact . Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. For further details, please see our recruitment website:
Associate - Real Estate Team: Associate Team, Manchester Purpose of job To advise on a variety of Real Estate matters with particular focus on Asset Management work, ensuring a consistent level of client service is provided at all times. What's in it for you? This role is an excellent opportunity to work in private practice whilst having responsibilities more aligned to in-house work. You will be focused on providing high quality legal and commercial solutions and advice to our clients. You will be part of the Real Estate practice area which is widely acknowledged as a market leading practice and which covers all aspects of commercial property. Key responsibilities Provide advice and transactional support in all aspects of Real Estate asset management work including Landlord and Tenant, Acquisitions and Disposals. Draft and negotiate documents to ensure they meet client requirements, to include delegating aspects of the work to Paralegals, reviewing and supervising that work. Provide advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to at all times. Provide support to the London client teams in relation to aspects of complex asset management projects. Assist the Associate Directors and Senior Associates in on-boarding new clients and work streams into the Manchester office. Develop key client relationships, both with external client contacts and internal Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stakeholders, including the Firm's London client teams. Identify any areas for improvement in systems, processes and client service provision and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate changes are made. Key relationships: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner London Real Estate lawyers, Paralegals and Clients Experience and knowledge Approximately 1 - 3 PQE Solid track record of working on commercial Real Estate matters including non-contentious Landlord and Tenant - essential Experience of asset management work - essential Skills and competencies Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally. Strong influencing and problem solving skills. Excellent commercial acumen. Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BCLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. .
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Associate - Real Estate Team: Associate Team, Manchester Purpose of job To advise on a variety of Real Estate matters with particular focus on Asset Management work, ensuring a consistent level of client service is provided at all times. What's in it for you? This role is an excellent opportunity to work in private practice whilst having responsibilities more aligned to in-house work. You will be focused on providing high quality legal and commercial solutions and advice to our clients. You will be part of the Real Estate practice area which is widely acknowledged as a market leading practice and which covers all aspects of commercial property. Key responsibilities Provide advice and transactional support in all aspects of Real Estate asset management work including Landlord and Tenant, Acquisitions and Disposals. Draft and negotiate documents to ensure they meet client requirements, to include delegating aspects of the work to Paralegals, reviewing and supervising that work. Provide advice to clients to ensure that their interests are protected and that all relevant laws and regulations are adhered to at all times. Provide support to the London client teams in relation to aspects of complex asset management projects. Assist the Associate Directors and Senior Associates in on-boarding new clients and work streams into the Manchester office. Develop key client relationships, both with external client contacts and internal Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner stakeholders, including the Firm's London client teams. Identify any areas for improvement in systems, processes and client service provision and liaise with the relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate changes are made. Key relationships: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner London Real Estate lawyers, Paralegals and Clients Experience and knowledge Approximately 1 - 3 PQE Solid track record of working on commercial Real Estate matters including non-contentious Landlord and Tenant - essential Experience of asset management work - essential Skills and competencies Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels internally and externally. Strong influencing and problem solving skills. Excellent commercial acumen. Diversity, inclusion and working differently Diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our firm. At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we aim to create an inclusive and inspirational culture where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is a firm with an increasingly flexible workforce and is supportive of flexible working arrangements, tailored to the individual, wherever possible. Please feel free to speak to the Resourcing Team about the flexibility we are offering for this role. Please note that our PQE levels as stated in our job descriptions are a guide only and all suitable candidates will be considered. Confidentiality To ensure all hardcopy and electronic materials containing confidential information are securely stored and accessible only to those authorised to view such content. Disclosure As a regulated firm of solicitors, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner is required to undertake appropriate vetting of staff. In addition to completion, by applicants who accept a job offer, of a regulatory questionnaire, BCLP uses a specialist provider to undertake professional verification and background checks (including through electronic data sources, and directly with employers and professional bodies/regulators) on our behalf. We will also undertake certain verifications ourselves. Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner adopts a risk-based approach to its vetting procedures, which are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with IT, legal and regulatory obligations. .
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