Brookfield
Real Estate Private Funds Lawyer
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerBrookfield
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Location
Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, 8th Floor
Business - Real Estate
Brookfield Real Estate Group is one ofBrookfield’s primary operating groups. The Real Estate Group is one of the world's largest investors in real estate, with a global portfolio that includes office, retail, multifamily, logistics, hospitality and alternative real estate assets on five continents. The Group owns and operates approximately $268 billion of assets representing the most iconic properties in the world’s most dynamic markets. We seek to generate value by leveraging our operating expertise and focusing on our core real estate capabilities of leasing, financing, development, design and construction as well as property and facilities management. For more information, visit https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/real-estate.
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
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Job Description
The attorney will be a member of Brookfield’s real estate group and serve as legal lead for certain of Brookfield’s real estate funds. No prior experience is required in real estate funds or funds legal operations, but the candidate must have a background in private equity fund formation.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead in-house counsel embedded in Brookfield’s real estate business group for a variety of real estate funds, including real estate equity, credit and secondary closed-end and open-end funds
- Oversee real estate fund legal operations throughout the lifecycle of the real estate funds in coordination with various business stakeholders
- Lead fundraising for co-invests, club funds and certain bespoke new products
- Fund operations duties include:
- Leading investment structuring with finance operations and tax
- Overseeing corporate governance matters for all fund entities
- Coordinating with external counsel and business on the negotiation of credit facilities and ISDAs
- Reviewing investment committee memorandums
- Preparing and reviewing conflicts committee and LPAC materials
- Ensuring business operations are in compliance with fund agreements and regulations
- Drafting and negotiating ancillary fund operational legal documents, including confidentiality agreements and service provider contracts
- Oversee outside counsel and service providers
Qualifications:
- J.D. with at least 6 years of experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or in-house
- Private fund experience and knowledge of the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and U.S. securities laws required
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Salary Range: $260,000 - $360,000
Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.
Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.
We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.
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