Key skills
CommunicationCollaborationNegotiationSales
About this role
Role Overview
- Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of real estate development projects, including:
- Land and property acquisition and due diligence
- Entitlement and permitting
- Construction and design agreements
- Financing and joint ventures
- Leasing and sales
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including:
- Purchase agreements
- Development agreements
- Leases
- Construction contracts
- Loan documents
- Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with real estate development projects.
- Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant real estate laws and regulations.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including development, finance, and construction.
- Interface with external parties, including government agencies, lenders, investors, and consultants.
- Stay abreast of legal developments and industry best practices in real estate development.
Requirements
- Law degree from a reputable university/law school.
- Admission to the bar in the country of residence.
- Dual-qualified lawyers are especially encouraged to apply, especially if they are also qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
- Bachelor degree in Law.
- 5+ years of experience in real estate law, with a focus on development and transactions.
- 5+ years of experience, 2 years in construction/real estate/disputes.
- Prior in-house experience with luxury real estate developers is highly desirable.
- Must have property management experience.
- Strong understanding of real estate development processes and regulations.
- Ability to handle complex agreements and sophisticated procurement agreements.
- Ability to negotiate all key legal matters and ensure there are no risks for the company.
- Ability to identify key factors in a problem and prioritize accordingly.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- English and Portuguese proficiency.
- Candidates must have a high enough level of English to prepare agreements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary paid in USD.
- PJ (independent contractor) agreement.
- Fully remote / work from home.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile international real estate and development projects.
- Exposure to complex legal matters involving real estate, construction, hospitality, and development.
- International and multicultural work environment.
- Significant ownership and autonomy in day-to-day work.
- Direct collaboration with senior business and legal stakeholders.
- Opportunity for professional growth and career progression within a fast-growing company.
- Chance to contribute to the development of luxury hospitality and real estate projects globally.