Legal Counsel, United States

Description

• Oversee external counsel on various matters, including litigation matters and liaise with Insurance team on liability claims
• Keep Senior Management apprised on all relevant changes in legislative and regulatory requirements affecting Mapletree’s business
• Ensure that all transactional and operational activities are carried out in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation and regulations
• Draft and review operational and transaction agreements, including service contracts, leases and other tenant-related documents, construction contracts, purchase agreements and property management-related documents
• Provide asset management and property management support from a legal and compliance perspective for all the regional offices in the United States

Requirements

• Familiarity with applicable federal and state laws, particularly as they relate to real estate matters
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal clients at all levels
• Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school
• Experience with complex real estate transactions and fund structures and/or prior litigation or litigation and insurance claim management experience would be an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of integrity
• Have a minimum of 3 years of post-law school experience in a law firm or in-house, with a strong emphasis on transactional real estate, particularly in one or more of the following asset classes: industrial, commercial/office, data center and lodging (student accommodations, multi-family)
• Understand Mapletree’s strategic objectives as an owner, developer and investor of real estate, and provide pragmatic advice and solutions to internal clients on a wide range of real estate matters

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance