Manager, Legal, Real estate and Infrastructure

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Key responsibilities:

• Develop and lead Real estate and Infrastructure practice
• Develop/ manage client portfolio and meet revenue target
• Hire and lead the work of legal professionals (consultant/senior consultants, interns), coaching people
• Manage projects (planning, risk management, contracting, client expectations, deadlines, realization), review of deliverables (legal opinions, memoranda, DD reports, draft contracts)
• Actively engage in business development activities (speaking at webinars/ conferences, client meetings, articles in business press)

Knowledge and experience:

• minimum 3 years of experience at a senior legal consultant (senior associate) or above position in a leading law firm and/or a Big 4 firm is a must
• minimum 3 years of experience in Real estate or Infrastructure areas
• good knowledge of Land, Town planning, Civil, Investment, Commercial and PPP law
• industry-specific knowledge (Construction, Infrastructure, Energy, etc.)
• experience in structuring and implementing real estate development projects, conducting due diligence on real property and infrastructure areas, drafting lease or sale-purchase contracts, investment or financing agreements in respect of real estate, obtaining permits and licenses, etc.
• experience in privatization, concession or other PPP projects as well as FIDIC contracts would be a plus
• good communication and presentation skills
• ability to schedule work and delegate effectively to subordinates
• fluent spoken and written English

Qualifications:

• university (institute) degree in Law (completed studies)
• studies (e.g., LLM) in a recognized foreign university/college is a plus

Personal traits:

• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• friendly, confident, attentive to details
• client-oriented, ambitious and ready to work hard
• real team player, team-work spirit
• willing to coach an develop subordinates
• ability to supervise multiple projects at any one time
• strong prioritization skills
• demonstrating drive and resilience
• ability to learn quickly
• good analytical and organizational skills