Our team provides clients in the Real Estate industry with dedicated support for a transaction or potential transaction. Typically, this involves the investigation of the target from a variety of perspectives to ensure significant value items, risks and other matters have been identified and considered by our client and assisting them in making an informed decision regarding the transaction.

The Manager role will include the following activities:

Quickly developing an understanding of the target business and its drivers

Working closely with due diligence teams to identify areas of risk

Review of transaction documentation to identify key issues, including:

Working with Partner/Director to develop appropriate client recommendations

Reporting key issues and delivering recommendations to clients

Driving forward transactions and in many cases, being the key point of contact for our clients and the M&A lawyers

Project management of assignments including: client interface, managing project risk issues and monitoring costs/recovery.

Production of quality deliverables within agreed timescales, briefing Partner/Director accordingly.

Various marketing initiatives and practice development activities (e.g. client presentations, key client account, industry, geography, and product programmes, and to display an awareness of sales opportunities).

An ACA qualification or equivalent qualification/experience.

Attention to detail.

A flexible working style and an ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and priorities.

Strong writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on conciseness and risk management.

Broad commercial acumen coupled with a robust personality capable of operating effectively under the pressure and fast-pace of the deal marketplace.

Excellent interpersonal skills required to challenge, negotiate and operate at a senior level.

Client focused, ensuring high quality service.

Strong organisation skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Experience of working on transactions, disputes or completion accounts would be an advantage.

Experience of the Real Estate or THL industries and / or investors in these industries.