Berwin Leighton Paisner
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
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
Trillium Associates
Carterton OX18, UK
Site Estates Manager required to take up permanent role at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Manage team and Supply Chain performance to ensure that all statutory, mandatory and reactive performance indicators are consistently achieved within area of responsibility. Develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders in order to best deliver mutually beneficial and satisfactory solutions. Make decisions and deliver solutions that impact the site team and liaise with internal and external customers to deliver high service levels. Use developed communication skills to influence internal and external stakeholders, and adapt complex messages to suit the audience.
Technical Responsibilities:
Manage service delivery of all maintenance and response works in accordance with Government Regulatory and Statutory undertakings, complying with all Health & Safety and Environmental standards and policies
Where statutory and mandatory compliance of assets is not possible, provide technical support for the management and mitigation of risk and chair the Site Risk Meetings
Manage production and regularly review appropriate work plans in accordance with local budgets to achieve programmes and financial commitments, whilst meeting the changing operational need
Ensure all documentation relating to maintenance and response works is completed and distributed in a timely manner and recorded against the appropriate assets in the Work Manager system and provide up to date detail to Land & Asset Management Services
Own the development, approval and maintenance of every ESTS, FASP and ESRs across the establishments within are of responsibility
Confer with local Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives to agree scope and priorities of work, agree outline plans and review management & tasks on a regular basis
Identify opportunities on establishments that will support the MoD's carbon reduction targets. Lead service delivery and Additional Works to incorporate sustainable solutions and support the sustainability agenda
Confer with the Additional Works team to ensure that all works are completed to the required standards, that relevant documentation is handed over in a timely manner upon completion and that it is recorded against the appropriate assets in Work Manager.
To oversee ongoing completion of Quality Assurance, Health & Safety, Security & Fraud and Sustainability processes
People Responsibilities:
Lead by example and drive the achievement of the Company's objectives by demonstrating commitment to our values and strategy
Plan, direct and co-ordinate operational activities ensuring effectiveness and value for money
Develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders associated with the CarillionAmey contract and work in collaboration to provide consistent approach to delivering service excellence across the contract
Develop and maintain close working and effective relationships with DIO and End Users and provide professional and technical advice as required
Acknowledge compliments and resolve complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner
Pro-actively manage all works by driving excellence through clear and effective direction, delegation and sound decision making
Ensure the management, recruitment, motivation and development of staff and operatives, to deliver the agreed level of service with an appropriate base of suitably skilled and qualified people
Create the environment in which teams and individuals are responsible and accountable for their actions and perform at their best, improve performance and realise their full potential
Essential Skills & Experience Profile:
Requirement to travel extensively across all sites within area of responsibility
Significant practical management in Construction, Property Maintenance or related field including:
Management of the operational delivery of Estate Management tasks
Leading an operational team to achieve KPIs
Maintaining strong relations with the customer and meeting customer expectations
Planning, directing and controlling activities
A general manager with experience of managing site operations, including:
Demonstrable experience of working in a collaborative environment.
Planning, directing and controlling activities
Agreeing scope and priorities of work
Proactive performance management and continuous improvement
Implementation of HR procedures, incl. Disciplinary, Grievance, Capability
Experience of managing a budget typically of £5million annual revenue
Essential Training & Qualifications:
HND level qualification in a Building/Civil Engineering or Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience
Management level qualification in H&S and Environment (e.g. SMSTS)
Continuing Professional Development
Technical competencies:
Plan resources effectively, set clear objectives and monitor to ensure milestones and targets are met
Through the use of available technology review and analyse data to identify ensuing trends and implement best practise and lessons learnt across the contract
Manage compliance, encourage evaluation and review to find effective new ways of working within the contract
Manage the implementation Health & Safety policy, ensure compliance with changing legislation, identify any areas of improvement to ensure best practise within area of remit
Demonstrate a sound understanding of Construction & Property Maintenance legislation and processes and maintain focus within the team to deliver results
Site Estates Manager required to take up permanent role at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire.
Main Purpose of the Job:
Manage team and Supply Chain performance to ensure that all statutory, mandatory and reactive performance indicators are consistently achieved within area of responsibility. Develop collaborative relationships with stakeholders in order to best deliver mutually beneficial and satisfactory solutions. Make decisions and deliver solutions that impact the site team and liaise with internal and external customers to deliver high service levels. Use developed communication skills to influence internal and external stakeholders, and adapt complex messages to suit the audience.
Technical Responsibilities:
Manage service delivery of all maintenance and response works in accordance with Government Regulatory and Statutory undertakings, complying with all Health & Safety and Environmental standards and policies
Where statutory and mandatory compliance of assets is not possible, provide technical support for the management and mitigation of risk and chair the Site Risk Meetings
Manage production and regularly review appropriate work plans in accordance with local budgets to achieve programmes and financial commitments, whilst meeting the changing operational need
Ensure all documentation relating to maintenance and response works is completed and distributed in a timely manner and recorded against the appropriate assets in the Work Manager system and provide up to date detail to Land & Asset Management Services
Own the development, approval and maintenance of every ESTS, FASP and ESRs across the establishments within are of responsibility
Confer with local Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) representatives to agree scope and priorities of work, agree outline plans and review management & tasks on a regular basis
Identify opportunities on establishments that will support the MoD's carbon reduction targets. Lead service delivery and Additional Works to incorporate sustainable solutions and support the sustainability agenda
Confer with the Additional Works team to ensure that all works are completed to the required standards, that relevant documentation is handed over in a timely manner upon completion and that it is recorded against the appropriate assets in Work Manager.
To oversee ongoing completion of Quality Assurance, Health & Safety, Security & Fraud and Sustainability processes
People Responsibilities:
Lead by example and drive the achievement of the Company's objectives by demonstrating commitment to our values and strategy
Plan, direct and co-ordinate operational activities ensuring effectiveness and value for money
Develop and maintain good working relationships with key stakeholders associated with the CarillionAmey contract and work in collaboration to provide consistent approach to delivering service excellence across the contract
Develop and maintain close working and effective relationships with DIO and End Users and provide professional and technical advice as required
Acknowledge compliments and resolve complaints in a timely and satisfactory manner
Pro-actively manage all works by driving excellence through clear and effective direction, delegation and sound decision making
Ensure the management, recruitment, motivation and development of staff and operatives, to deliver the agreed level of service with an appropriate base of suitably skilled and qualified people
Create the environment in which teams and individuals are responsible and accountable for their actions and perform at their best, improve performance and realise their full potential
Essential Skills & Experience Profile:
Requirement to travel extensively across all sites within area of responsibility
Significant practical management in Construction, Property Maintenance or related field including:
Management of the operational delivery of Estate Management tasks
Leading an operational team to achieve KPIs
Maintaining strong relations with the customer and meeting customer expectations
Planning, directing and controlling activities
A general manager with experience of managing site operations, including:
Demonstrable experience of working in a collaborative environment.
Planning, directing and controlling activities
Agreeing scope and priorities of work
Proactive performance management and continuous improvement
Implementation of HR procedures, incl. Disciplinary, Grievance, Capability
Experience of managing a budget typically of £5million annual revenue
Essential Training & Qualifications:
HND level qualification in a Building/Civil Engineering or Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent experience
Management level qualification in H&S and Environment (e.g. SMSTS)
Continuing Professional Development
Technical competencies:
Plan resources effectively, set clear objectives and monitor to ensure milestones and targets are met
Through the use of available technology review and analyse data to identify ensuing trends and implement best practise and lessons learnt across the contract
Manage compliance, encourage evaluation and review to find effective new ways of working within the contract
Manage the implementation Health & Safety policy, ensure compliance with changing legislation, identify any areas of improvement to ensure best practise within area of remit
Demonstrate a sound understanding of Construction & Property Maintenance legislation and processes and maintain focus within the team to deliver results
