Manager, Legal Services, Real estate and Infrastructure

KPMG International is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Legal as well as Advisory services. We operate in 155 countries and have over 162,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG has been working in Ukraine since 1992, and our goal has always been to use the firm's global intellectual potential, combined with the practical experience of our Ukrainian professionals, to help leading companies to achieve their goals.

Manager, Legal Services, Real estate and Infrastructure

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and lead Real estate and Infrastructure practice
• Develop/ manage client portfolio and meet revenue target
• Hire and lead the work of legal professionals (consultant/senior consultants, interns), coaching people
• Manage projects (planning, risk management, contracting, client expectations, deadlines, realization), review of deliverables (legal opinions, memoranda, DD reports, draft contracts)
• Actively engage in business development activities (speaking at webinars/ conferences, client meetings, articles in business press)

Knowledge and experience:

• minimum 3 years of experience at a senior legal consultant (senior associate) or above position in a leading law firm and/or a Big 4 firm is a must
• minimum 3 years of experience in Real estate or Infrastructure areas
• good knowledge of Land, Town planning, Civil, Investment, Commercial and PPP law
• industry-specific knowledge (Construction, Infrastructure, Energy, etc.)
• experience in structuring and implementing real estate development projects, conducting due diligence on real property and infrastructure areas, drafting lease or sale-purchase contracts, investment or financing agreements in respect of real estate, obtaining permits and licenses, etc.
• experience in privatization, concession or other PPP projects as well as FIDIC contracts would be a plus
• good communication and presentation skills
• ability to schedule work and delegate effectively to subordinates
• fluent spoken and written English

Qualifications:

• university (institute) degree in Law (completed studies)
• studies (e.g., LLM) in a recognized foreign university/college is a plus

Personal traits:

• strong interpersonal and communication skills
• friendly, confident, attentive to details
• client-oriented, ambitious and ready to work hard
• real team player, team-work spirit
• willing to coach an develop subordinates
• ability to supervise multiple projects at any one time
• strong prioritization skills
• demonstrating drive and resilience
• ability to learn quickly
• good analytical and organizational skills

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