Legal Associate in Corporate Real Estate Practice (Transactions)

Description

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking to hire junior to mid‑level Singapore‑qualified Associates to join our Corporate Real Estate practice in Singapore. The team is consistently ranked Band 1 and Tier 1 in leading independent legal directories and is recognised for its work on some of the region’s most complex corporate real estate transactions.

The role forms part of a team focused on corporate and investment‑driven real estate transactions, advising companies, funds, developers, investors and lenders on matters where real estate assets, including data centre and hospitality assets, constitute a core part of a broader commercial or investment strategy.

The team regularly acts on significant and high‑profile transactions in Singapore and across the region. The practice offers a fast‑paced environment and offers opportunity for early responsibility and meaningful exposure to key institutional clients and complex transactions.

The Role Will Involve

The role involves acting on end‑to‑end corporate real estate transactions, working closely with senior lawyers and clients from initial structuring through to completion. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on acquisitions, disposals, investments and divestments of commercial and industrial properties
• Supporting direct and indirect real estate investments, including joint ventures and development arrangements
• Advising on real estate financing and refinancing transactions, including sale and leaseback structures
• Acting on development and redevelopment projects, including joint development agreements
• Managing and coordinating corporate real estate due diligence for complex transactions
• Structuring bespoke corporate structures to facilitate indirect investments in real estate assets
• Advising landlords and tenants on leasing matters that arise within broader corporate or investment‑led transactions

While having a solid grounding in both corporate and property law is required, the role also requires a keen commercial mindset to undertake and advise on market-leading, complex real estate and real asset transactions. The candidate should expect to work on major transactions and will be involved in transaction structuring, negotiation, legal risk analysis and deal execution, often working alongside corporate, banking as well as regional colleagues.

This role is transactional and advisory in nature and is distinct from volume or process‑driven conveyancing work.

Key Skills and Experience

• 1 to 3 years’ PQE, Singapore‑qualified
• Experience gained within a transactional corporate real estate practice or corporate real estate transactions
• Exposure to direct or indirect transactions in commercial and/or industrial property transactions
• A strong grounding in corporate and corporate real estate law, with an interest in the interaction between real estate, corporate transactions and financing structures
• A practical, commercial approach and the ability to work collaboratively within a team

If you possess the necessary skills and experience, please apply with your updated CV, educational certificates and transcripts to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.