Real Estate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional General Counsel – Europe on legal and transaction‑related matters
• Manage the entire transaction process from structuring through closing
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, term sheets, letters of intent (LOIs) and notarized deeds
• Conduct legal and real‑estate due diligence (leases, ownership/title matters)
• Prepare and review closing documentation (e.g., closing statements)
• Oversee the closing process for accuracy and deadline compliance
• Communicate with brokers, property owners and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate external advisors (lawyers, notaries, banks, fund managers)
• Collaborate with the US legal team, including reporting and regular alignment meetings
• Manage and organize documents in internal systems (e.g., SharePoint)
• Track transactions in internal tools
• Manage payment processes related to closings
• Support reporting on due diligence and transaction status
• Advise on property tax issues
• Train the origination team on real‑estate law matters
• Provide legal support on matters in other European jurisdictions

Requirements

• Qualified attorney in Germany (Volljurist) or equivalent qualification
• Professional experience in real‑estate law and transactional work
• Solid knowledge of due diligence and closing processes
• Experience working with notaries and external advisors
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Fluent German and English (business/professional proficiency)