Associate Counsel - Germany
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Unison Infrastructure seeks an Associate Counsel (EU) in Germany to manage cross-border deals, open new markets, oversee local counsel, underwrite transactions, and advise on commercial and corporate matters, reporting to the General Counsel and collaborating with pricing, origination, and governance. The role requires 5+ years as a commercial real estate lawyer, EU bar and EU residence/work authorization, English plus another European language; experience with ground lease aggregation, wireless telecom, or renewable energy projects is preferred. Tech fluency and strong relationship skills are essential in a fast-moving environment. To apply, tailor your resume to show cross-border deal execution, market entry work, and risk assessment, and include a concise cover letter detailing your EU expansion approach and how you would coordinate with local counsel and senior leadership.
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 Germany.· 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.