The Role
The Associate Counsel will manage real estate transactions, facilitate market openings, oversee local counsel, advise on corporate matters, and underwrite deals. They collaborate with senior management and require a strong background in commercial real estate law.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Team:
The Associate Counsel (EU) will play a key role in Unison’s core mission. We seek experienced counsel with demonstrated success in opening new European markets, accelerating a pipeline of transactions to closing, and exercising sound judgment to assess and manage portfolio risk. The lawyer will report to General Counsel and interact regularly with team members from senior management, origination, pricing, and property management.
The Job:
· Managing a pipeline of deals across various European markets and facilitating dialogue between pricing, origination, legal, and the management team.
· Leading efforts to open new markets, including entity setup, compliance, KYC, and creating and validating real estate transaction structures consistent with company underwriting and risk profile.
· Overseeing local counsel in European markets with respect to their document negotiation and due diligence activities.
· Underwriting transactions and preparing recommendations to senior executives.
· Advising on various commercial and corporate matters.
Required Education and Experience:
· 5+ years of experience as a commercial real estate lawyer in law firm and in-house settings.
· Experience with ground lease aggregation, wireless telecom, or renewable energy projects is preferred.
· Qualified to practice law in an EU member state.
· Residence and work authorization within the EU, preferably Spain.
· Written and spoken fluency in English (required) and at least one other European language (preferred).
· Fluency with technology including Office 365, Teams, Sharepoint, and Salesforce.
Personal Attributes:
The successful candidate will bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team and company culture, including:
· Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to learn.
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
· Proven ability to deliver results and prioritize tasks in a fast-moving, dynamic environment.
· Outstanding oral, written & analytical skills.
· Respect for colleagues and sense of humor.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience as a commercial real estate lawyer
- Qualified to practice law in an EU member state
- Residence and work authorization within the EU, preferably Spain
- Fluent in written and spoken English and at least one other European language
- Experience with ground lease aggregation, wireless telecom, or renewable energy projects
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The Company
What We Do
Unison Infrastructure is a market leader in the acquisition and management of infrastructure assets, including wireless, renewable energy, tower, and fiber-enabled infrastructure. The company provides customized, tax-efficient capital solutions to individuals, businesses, non-profits, and enterprises, helping them maximize the long-term value of their assets. With over 20 years of experience and thousands of closed transactions, Unison partners with clients to eliminate revenue risk and support their financial goals.
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