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Morgan Stanley

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ PQE in banking law, LMA documentation familiarity, commercial drive, FCA certification, and must meet regulatory qualifications for this certified role.
  • You will prepare term sheets, advise on transaction structures, review due diligence, liaise with counsel and stakeholders, supervise paralegals, and coordinate training and documentation updates.

Requirements

  • At least 5+ PQE City or equivalent banking law experience with a major law firm or investment bank
  • Familiarity with LMA documentation in respect of real estate financing transactions
  • Commercially driven with ability to adapt to varied and challenging workload
  • The successful candidate will need to be FCA certified to perform this role and pass the associated exams before commencing employment with us
  • This role is deemed as a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks

Responsibilities

  • Main responsibilities centre on working with the core underwriting teams on commercial real estate lending transactions, including:
  • Preparing and reviewing term sheets
  • Advising on structure of transactions taking into account legal, regulatory, tax and other considerations
  • Review of due diligence
  • Liaising with external counsel to prepare transaction documentation
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders including Legal, Tax, Compliance and Ops teams
  • Acting as a key point of contact for syndication/securitisation teams
  • Supervision of paralegals (non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, reliance letters, KYC and conflicts process)
  • Preparing and updating precedents and templates
  • Helping to co-ordinate know-how/training for commercial real estate financing related matters and across the team generally

FAQs

What is the employment type for this position?

The position is a full-time role.

What is the job level for this Commercial Real Estate Finance Lawyer position?

The job level is Vice President.

Where is this job located?

The job is located in London.

What experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in City or equivalent banking law experience with a major law firm or investment bank is required.

What types of transactions will I be working on?

You will be working on commercial real estate lending transactions, including structuring and executing finance transactions.

Will I have the opportunity to supervise others?

Yes, you will be supervising paralegals in tasks such as managing non-disclosure agreements and engagement letters.

What qualifications are necessary to perform this role?

The successful candidate will need to be FCA certified and pass the associated exams before commencing employment.

What skills will help me in this role?

Familiarity with LMA documentation related to real estate financing transactions, being commercially driven, and the ability to adapt to a varied and challenging workload are essential skills for this position.

Is diversity and inclusion important to Morgan Stanley?

Yes, Morgan Stanley is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to provide a supportive environment for all individuals.

Are there any flexible working opportunities for this role?

Yes, Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements.

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Morgan Stanley

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1935
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Morgan Stanley mobilizes capital to help governments, corporations, institutions and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. For over 85 years, the firm’s reputation for using innovative thinking to solve complex problems has been well earned and rarely matched. A consistent industry leader throughout decades of dramatic change in modern finance, Morgan Stanley will continue to break new ground in advising, serving and providing new opportunities for its clients. Morgan Stanley is committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm. At its foundation are five core values — put clients first, do the right thing, lead with exceptional ideas, commit to diversity and inclusion, and give back — that guide its more than 70,000+ employees across 41 countries.