Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Real Estate team, with the addition of a Real Estate Associate. Meet the Team Taylor Wessing's Real Estate practice is a dynamic and exciting group with an extensive track record of having advised on some of the most high-profile deals to have come to the market in recent years. We have the capacity, experience and capability to advise in relation to all of our clients' real estate needs, including owner-occupier, development, investment and management issues. We can service deals of any size or complexity. We are one of the most highly regarded real estate practices providing expert advice across a whole range of commercial property activities. Our international offices work closely together to facilitate cross border investments from our clients around the world. Our market leading reputation is widely acknowledged in the industry with our Real Estate team having won a number of industry awards and these accolades demonstrate the strength of our practice and the innovation that we deliver to our clients. The team is one of the most-wide ranging in the UK and is recognised as a leader in undertaking work across the whole real estate sector. Our expertise encompasses not only mainstream property law, but also landlord and tenant, construction, real estate disputes, planning and environmental law, tax, corporate structuring and property finance. Principal Responsibilities The Associate will work principally with partners, senior associates, trainees and paralegals within the Real Estate Group, and on a range of matters as detailed below. The main duties will include: Advising on and negotiating licences to assign, to underlet and for alterations. Advising on and negotiating agreements for lease. The agreements may be conditional on landlord/tenant works and/or planning consent. This will involve liaising with our planning and construction teams; Advising on and negotiating leases. This will be a mixture of acting for Landlord's in relation to investment properties and for tenant occupiers; Advising on and negotiating deeds of variation; Advising on and negotiating rent deposit deeds; Advising on and negotiating sale contracts for freehold and leasehold sites. These include conditional sales (again involving our planning and construction teams) and, more often than not ,sale agreements for properties which are subject to leases; Assisting with portfolio sales as part of a wider real estate team. Including reporting and involvement in the main sale contract which may be an asset sale or share sale agreement; Dealing with the lender in relation to the financing of a purchase. This would involve dealing with reports/certificates of title and liaising with our finance team. The finance team will handle the finance documents. The Associate will also: Manage a number of matters at the same time and will supervise work of trainees and paralegals. Knowledge, Skills & Experience The ideal candidates will have 2+PQE from a top tier Real Estate practice and have a breadth of Commercial Property experience. The following experience/skills are essential: Strong personal and communication skills Excellent analytical and drafting skills Excellent time management and organisational skills A commercial focus A proven track record in business development A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files - you will be client facing and given opportunities to liaise directly with clients on a day to day basis and in meetings. Strong academics and technical ability Ability to provide a high level of client service You must be willing to learn; you do not need to have previous experience of all of the "Principal Responsibilities" set out above. With the support of Partners and Associates you will likely be given the chance to work on transactions where the skills can be developed to deal with both the technical issues and the client skills. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.
24/09/2022
Full time
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Real Estate team, with the addition of a Real Estate Associate. Meet the Team Taylor Wessing's Real Estate practice is a dynamic and exciting group with an extensive track record of having advised on some of the most high-profile deals to have come to the market in recent years. We have the capacity, experience and capability to advise in relation to all of our clients' real estate needs, including owner-occupier, development, investment and management issues. We can service deals of any size or complexity. We are one of the most highly regarded real estate practices providing expert advice across a whole range of commercial property activities. Our international offices work closely together to facilitate cross border investments from our clients around the world. Our market leading reputation is widely acknowledged in the industry with our Real Estate team having won a number of industry awards and these accolades demonstrate the strength of our practice and the innovation that we deliver to our clients. The team is one of the most-wide ranging in the UK and is recognised as a leader in undertaking work across the whole real estate sector. Our expertise encompasses not only mainstream property law, but also landlord and tenant, construction, real estate disputes, planning and environmental law, tax, corporate structuring and property finance. Principal Responsibilities The Associate will work principally with partners, senior associates, trainees and paralegals within the Real Estate Group, and on a range of matters as detailed below. The main duties will include: Advising on and negotiating licences to assign, to underlet and for alterations. Advising on and negotiating agreements for lease. The agreements may be conditional on landlord/tenant works and/or planning consent. This will involve liaising with our planning and construction teams; Advising on and negotiating leases. This will be a mixture of acting for Landlord's in relation to investment properties and for tenant occupiers; Advising on and negotiating deeds of variation; Advising on and negotiating rent deposit deeds; Advising on and negotiating sale contracts for freehold and leasehold sites. These include conditional sales (again involving our planning and construction teams) and, more often than not ,sale agreements for properties which are subject to leases; Assisting with portfolio sales as part of a wider real estate team. Including reporting and involvement in the main sale contract which may be an asset sale or share sale agreement; Dealing with the lender in relation to the financing of a purchase. This would involve dealing with reports/certificates of title and liaising with our finance team. The finance team will handle the finance documents. The Associate will also: Manage a number of matters at the same time and will supervise work of trainees and paralegals. Knowledge, Skills & Experience The ideal candidates will have 2+PQE from a top tier Real Estate practice and have a breadth of Commercial Property experience. The following experience/skills are essential: Strong personal and communication skills Excellent analytical and drafting skills Excellent time management and organisational skills A commercial focus A proven track record in business development A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files - you will be client facing and given opportunities to liaise directly with clients on a day to day basis and in meetings. Strong academics and technical ability Ability to provide a high level of client service You must be willing to learn; you do not need to have previous experience of all of the "Principal Responsibilities" set out above. With the support of Partners and Associates you will likely be given the chance to work on transactions where the skills can be developed to deal with both the technical issues and the client skills. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Corporate Real Estate team, with the addition of a Senior Associate. Meet the team Taylor Wessing is deeply embedded within its four principal sectors, one of which is Real Estate (with the others being Technology media & communications, Life sciences & healthcare and Private Wealth). Corporate real estate is a key strategic focus for the firm, both from a corporate and a real estate perspective, and we are keen to continue growing and strengthening the team in this area. Over the years we have garnered enormous M&A experience in the real estate sector, having acted on deals of all shapes, sizes and descriptions. While each deal is unique, we are confident that we have seen the key issues that arise in all sorts of transactions many times before. We work with many of the largest and most sophisticated clients in the real estate sector. We are part of the corporate department, and also work closely with our colleagues in our large, full service real estate department and across most other departments in the firm. We are an ambitious, collaborative and friendly team. The Corporate Real Estate team acts on the full range of corporate/ M&A work in the UK and across Europe. Our international experience means our lawyers are familiar with, and understand the varying approaches taken, on cross-border M&A transactions across different jurisdictions. Key responsibilities Advising on: The sale and purchase of companies, unit trusts and other entities which own interests in real estate investments, developments and also operating businesses with extensive real estate interests. Joint ventures and co-investment arrangements. public and private fund raisings. Management agreements, promote arrangements, Management Incentive Plans and other incentivisation arrangements. Particular focus on real estate, hotels, hospitality and private wealth sectors Knowledge, skills and experience Candidates must be UK qualified or equivalent, with at least 2 years PQE, coming from a recognised transactional legal practice, with experience in, and a sound understanding of, M&A transactions especially in the real estate sector. Experience of cross-border transactions is also sought. The following skills/experience/aptitudes are also essential: Good knowledge of the real estate sector. Good commercial acumen. Strong technical ability and drafting skills, with and without reference to precedents. Desire to assume responsibility for principal associate roles on a transaction. The ability to work within and contribute to a strong team. Experience of supervising and mentoring trainees and, where appropriate, junior lawyers. A focus on business development and building and maintaining client relationships. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.
24/09/2022
Full time
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Corporate Real Estate team, with the addition of a Senior Associate. Meet the team Taylor Wessing is deeply embedded within its four principal sectors, one of which is Real Estate (with the others being Technology media & communications, Life sciences & healthcare and Private Wealth). Corporate real estate is a key strategic focus for the firm, both from a corporate and a real estate perspective, and we are keen to continue growing and strengthening the team in this area. Over the years we have garnered enormous M&A experience in the real estate sector, having acted on deals of all shapes, sizes and descriptions. While each deal is unique, we are confident that we have seen the key issues that arise in all sorts of transactions many times before. We work with many of the largest and most sophisticated clients in the real estate sector. We are part of the corporate department, and also work closely with our colleagues in our large, full service real estate department and across most other departments in the firm. We are an ambitious, collaborative and friendly team. The Corporate Real Estate team acts on the full range of corporate/ M&A work in the UK and across Europe. Our international experience means our lawyers are familiar with, and understand the varying approaches taken, on cross-border M&A transactions across different jurisdictions. Key responsibilities Advising on: The sale and purchase of companies, unit trusts and other entities which own interests in real estate investments, developments and also operating businesses with extensive real estate interests. Joint ventures and co-investment arrangements. public and private fund raisings. Management agreements, promote arrangements, Management Incentive Plans and other incentivisation arrangements. Particular focus on real estate, hotels, hospitality and private wealth sectors Knowledge, skills and experience Candidates must be UK qualified or equivalent, with at least 2 years PQE, coming from a recognised transactional legal practice, with experience in, and a sound understanding of, M&A transactions especially in the real estate sector. Experience of cross-border transactions is also sought. The following skills/experience/aptitudes are also essential: Good knowledge of the real estate sector. Good commercial acumen. Strong technical ability and drafting skills, with and without reference to precedents. Desire to assume responsibility for principal associate roles on a transaction. The ability to work within and contribute to a strong team. Experience of supervising and mentoring trainees and, where appropriate, junior lawyers. A focus on business development and building and maintaining client relationships. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Corporate Real Estate team, with the addition of an Associate. Meet the team Taylor Wessing is deeply embedded within its four principal sectors, one of which is Real Estate (with the others being Technology media & communications, Life sciences & healthcare and Private Wealth). Corporate real estate is a key strategic focus for the firm, both from a corporate and a real estate perspective, and we are keen to continue growing and strengthening the team in this area. Over the years we have garnered enormous M&A experience in the real estate sector, having acted on deals of all shapes, sizes and descriptions. While each deal is unique, we are confident that we have seen the key issues that arise in all sorts of transactions many times before. We work with many of the largest and most sophisticated clients in the real estate sector. We are part of the corporate department, and also work closely with our colleagues in our large, full service real estate department and across most other departments in the firm. We are an ambitious, collaborative and friendly team. The Corporate Real Estate team acts on the full range of corporate/ M&A work in the UK and across Europe. Our international experience means our lawyers are familiar with, and understand the varying approaches taken, on cross-border M&A transactions across different jurisdictions. Key responsibilities Advising on: The sale and purchase of companies, unit trusts and other entities which own interests in real estate investments, developments and also operating businesses with extensive real estate interests. Joint ventures and co-investment arrangements. public and private fund raisings. Management agreements, promote arrangements, Management Incentive Plans and other incentivisation arrangements. Particular focus on real estate, hotels, hospitality and private wealth sectors Knowledge, skills and experience Candidates must be UK qualified or equivalent, with at least 2 years PQE, coming from a recognised transactional legal practice, with experience in, and a sound understanding of, M&A transactions especially in the real estate sector. Experience of cross-border transactions is also sought. The following skills/experience/aptitudes are also essential: Good knowledge of the real estate sector. Good commercial acumen. Strong technical ability and drafting skills, with and without reference to precedents. Desire to assume responsibility for principal associate roles on a transaction. The ability to work within and contribute to a strong team. Experience of supervising and mentoring trainees and, where appropriate, junior lawyers. A focus on business development and building and maintaining client relationships. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.
24/09/2022
Full time
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Corporate Real Estate team, with the addition of an Associate. Meet the team Taylor Wessing is deeply embedded within its four principal sectors, one of which is Real Estate (with the others being Technology media & communications, Life sciences & healthcare and Private Wealth). Corporate real estate is a key strategic focus for the firm, both from a corporate and a real estate perspective, and we are keen to continue growing and strengthening the team in this area. Over the years we have garnered enormous M&A experience in the real estate sector, having acted on deals of all shapes, sizes and descriptions. While each deal is unique, we are confident that we have seen the key issues that arise in all sorts of transactions many times before. We work with many of the largest and most sophisticated clients in the real estate sector. We are part of the corporate department, and also work closely with our colleagues in our large, full service real estate department and across most other departments in the firm. We are an ambitious, collaborative and friendly team. The Corporate Real Estate team acts on the full range of corporate/ M&A work in the UK and across Europe. Our international experience means our lawyers are familiar with, and understand the varying approaches taken, on cross-border M&A transactions across different jurisdictions. Key responsibilities Advising on: The sale and purchase of companies, unit trusts and other entities which own interests in real estate investments, developments and also operating businesses with extensive real estate interests. Joint ventures and co-investment arrangements. public and private fund raisings. Management agreements, promote arrangements, Management Incentive Plans and other incentivisation arrangements. Particular focus on real estate, hotels, hospitality and private wealth sectors Knowledge, skills and experience Candidates must be UK qualified or equivalent, with at least 2 years PQE, coming from a recognised transactional legal practice, with experience in, and a sound understanding of, M&A transactions especially in the real estate sector. Experience of cross-border transactions is also sought. The following skills/experience/aptitudes are also essential: Good knowledge of the real estate sector. Good commercial acumen. Strong technical ability and drafting skills, with and without reference to precedents. Desire to assume responsibility for principal associate roles on a transaction. The ability to work within and contribute to a strong team. Experience of supervising and mentoring trainees and, where appropriate, junior lawyers. A focus on business development and building and maintaining client relationships. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Real Estate team, with the addition of a Construction (non-cont) Associate 4-8PQE. Meet the Team The Construction & Engineering practice is internationally recognised as a heavyweight player in all aspects of transactional construction as well as in dispute avoidance and resolution. The strength of the group lies in the depth and breadth of its full service capability in the domestic and international construction arenas. The construction and engineering practice has key strengths in real estate development, development finance, energy (including renewables), major projects and infrastructure and contentious construction and engineering disputes. The group currently comprises of 3 partners, 2 Senior Counsel, 7 associates, 2 trainees, and 1 Professional Support Lawyer. Principal Responsibilities The role will mainly consist of non-contentious construction work. Whilst the role is situated within the Construction & Engineering Group, the associate will have the opportunity to liaise with partners and associates from other groups across the Firm. The associate will have a high level of client contact and will be expected to take responsibility for their workload and be proactive in their approach to the client's needs. The associate would also be involved in business development for the practice. Key skills/capabilities for the role Candidates must have a proven track record in construction work including standard form contracts, consultant appointments, bonds guarantees and related interfaces, including forward purchases, forward funding, agreements for lease and development finance; Candidates with experience in engineering contracts, process and plant, PPP/PFI and energy will also be encouraged to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification.. Candidates must be able (and prepared) to demonstrate strong negotiation skills. Candidates should ideally also have experience of Real Estate support, Corporate support and Banking support. Candidates will ideally have at least 4-8PQE. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of business acumen - they should have a good understanding of direct and indirect markets affecting their practice. Candidate must be able to take responsibility for their work and be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Candidates must be both articulate and personable. They should also be able to demonstrate good client handling skills. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.?We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.?
24/09/2022
Full time
Description Taylor Wessing Taylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition. With 1000+ lawyers, 300+ partners, 29 offices and 16 jurisdictions we are looking to expand our Real Estate team, with the addition of a Construction (non-cont) Associate 4-8PQE. Meet the Team The Construction & Engineering practice is internationally recognised as a heavyweight player in all aspects of transactional construction as well as in dispute avoidance and resolution. The strength of the group lies in the depth and breadth of its full service capability in the domestic and international construction arenas. The construction and engineering practice has key strengths in real estate development, development finance, energy (including renewables), major projects and infrastructure and contentious construction and engineering disputes. The group currently comprises of 3 partners, 2 Senior Counsel, 7 associates, 2 trainees, and 1 Professional Support Lawyer. Principal Responsibilities The role will mainly consist of non-contentious construction work. Whilst the role is situated within the Construction & Engineering Group, the associate will have the opportunity to liaise with partners and associates from other groups across the Firm. The associate will have a high level of client contact and will be expected to take responsibility for their workload and be proactive in their approach to the client's needs. The associate would also be involved in business development for the practice. Key skills/capabilities for the role Candidates must have a proven track record in construction work including standard form contracts, consultant appointments, bonds guarantees and related interfaces, including forward purchases, forward funding, agreements for lease and development finance; Candidates with experience in engineering contracts, process and plant, PPP/PFI and energy will also be encouraged to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification.. Candidates must be able (and prepared) to demonstrate strong negotiation skills. Candidates should ideally also have experience of Real Estate support, Corporate support and Banking support. Candidates will ideally have at least 4-8PQE. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a high level of business acumen - they should have a good understanding of direct and indirect markets affecting their practice. Candidate must be able to take responsibility for their work and be able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Candidates must be both articulate and personable. They should also be able to demonstrate good client handling skills. Our Values We have built a team that reflects the firm's core values and which exemplifies inclusivity - everyone is welcome to Please follow the link below to view the full job specification. for our roles and at Taylor Wessing, no one will receive less favourable treatment because of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, age, marital status, background, pregnancy or caring responsibilities. The way we work At Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us.?We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected enough to be a true community.?