Real Estate lawyer
Robert Walters · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Advise on real estate transactions and contracts.
- Participate in legal due diligence processes.
- Negotiate and draft various real estate agreements.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage legal risks in real estate projects.
About the role
Real Estate Lawyer
A leading company is seeking to hire a Real Estate Lawyer with 3-5 years of experience gained at a top-tier law firm. The selected candidate will join the internal legal team, participating in strategic real estate operations and directly advising the business on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to transition from a law firm to a corporate role, with a dynamic, cross-functional position offering high impact in decision-making.
Main Responsibilities
- Comprehensive legal advice on acquisition, sale, and lease of real estate assets, and asset management.
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (sales, leases, construction, management, and development agreements).
- Participation in legal due diligence processes for assets and real estate portfolios.
- Coordination with external advisors (law firms, notaries, consultants).
- Advice on urban development and land management.
- Support in structuring operations (joint ventures, real estate financing, etc.).
- Management of legal risks associated with real estate projects.
- Direct communication with internal teams (finance, development, asset management).
Requirements
- Law degree (Licenciatura en Derecho).
- Between 3 and 5 years of experience in a top-tier law firm in the Real Estate area.
- Solid experience in real estate transactions and contracting.
- High level of English (essential for international operations and documentation).
- Analytical profile, business-oriented, with the ability to communicate with internal stakeholders.
Key skills/competency
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Counsel
- Transaction Negotiation
- Contract Drafting
- Due Diligence
- Asset Management
- Urban Development
- Real Estate Finance
- Risk Management
- English Fluency
Skills & topics
- Real Estate Lawyer
- Real Estate Law
- Legal Counsel
- In-house Counsel
- Corporate Lawyer
- Transaction Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Due Diligence
- Asset Management
- Property Law
- Law
- Legal
- Real Estate
- Transactions
- Contracts
- English
- Law Firm
- Corporate
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3-5 years of Real Estate law experience from a top-tier firm and your business-oriented analytical skills.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your expertise in real estate transactions, contract negotiation, and your ability to advise business units.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with due diligence, contract drafting, and structuring real estate operations, showcasing your high English proficiency.
- Demonstrate business acumen: Articulate how your legal advice directly supports business objectives and decision-making in real estate projects.
Technical preparation
Master Spanish real estate transaction law.,Practice contract drafting and negotiation.,Review legal due diligence reports.,Understand joint venture structuring.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex real estate deal.,How do you advise business stakeholders?,How do you manage competing priorities?,How do you handle international legal matters?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific types of real estate transactions will a Real Estate Lawyer handle at Robert Walters?
- A Real Estate Lawyer at Robert Walters will handle a broad range of transactions including acquisitions, sales, leases of real estate assets, and asset management. You'll also be involved in structuring operations like joint ventures and real estate financing.
- What level of English proficiency is required for this Real Estate Lawyer role?
- A high level of English proficiency is essential for this Real Estate Lawyer position, as it's required for international operations and documentation.
- Is this Real Estate Lawyer role suitable for someone looking to transition from a law firm to an in-house legal team?
- Yes, this role is explicitly presented as an excellent opportunity to transition from a law firm to an in-house legal team, offering a dynamic and high-impact position.
- What kind of experience is Robert Walters looking for in a Real Estate Lawyer candidate?
- Robert Walters is seeking a Real Estate Lawyer with 3-5 years of experience gained at a top-tier law firm, with solid experience in real estate transactions and contracting.
- How does the company ensure legal risks are managed for real estate projects?
- The company manages legal risks through comprehensive legal advice, participation in due diligence, contract negotiation and review, and by coordinating with internal teams and external advisors.