Meraki Talent
Legal Counsel - Real Estate Fund
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An opportunity has arisen for a real-estate or private credit funds lawyer with 2 yrs PQE to work within a fast growing real estate credit fund. The successful candidate will work closely with the investment team, infrastructure functions, and broader legal and compliance teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, day-to-day legal advice to the investment teams
- Support front office teams in understanding and complying with applicable legal requirements and internal policies
- Draft and negotiate investment management agreements, distribution agreements, rebate agreements, introducer arrangements, and third-party marketing agreements relevant to the firm's global activities.
- Support corporate board meetings and governance matters
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of legal frameworks, policies, and controls
- Partner with stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Operations, and other infrastructure functions
- Escalate issues appropriately and support remediation efforts where required
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Required Experience & Skills
- At least 2 years PQE legal experience ideally within real estate and private credit
- Strong understanding of products, including some or all of the following:
- Private Equity
- Private Credit
- Opportunistic Credit solutions
- Structured solutions
- Solid knowledge of global laws and industry standards relevant to the private markets businesses
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements
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Preferred Capabilities
- Ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and ownership of deliverables
- Sound judgment, high integrity, and commercial awareness
- Confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively and influence outcomes
- Ability to identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently when required
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