Senior Legal Counsel - Real Assets
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/21/2025
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Description
NBIM Legal & Tax is NBIM’s centralized legal function. It assists and advises all NBIM business areas on their legal and tax requirements in respect of NBIM’s organisation and the investment portfolio, both listed and unlisted.
About The Position
NBIM is seeking a transaction lawyer to join the Unlisted Investments legal team in NBIM Legal & Tax. The team has five lawyers from different jurisdictions spread between London, Oslo and New York, and has a key role in ensuring that NBIM successfully navigates the legal landscape relevant to direct real assets investments in different jurisdictions in Europe, North America and Japan and giving support to the investment teams managing unlisted renewable energy infrastructure and real estate investments.
The position will be based in London and will report to Albert Fiddan Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments, Legal & Tax. Travel will be required, in particular to our Paris office where a significant part of the continental Europe investment team is located. International assignments to New York or Oslo may also be relevant depending on business needs.
Duties And Responsibilities
What you will do
What You Need
A law degree with good academic record from a university in Europe or US and a minimum 10 years’ experience as an international real estate transaction lawyer with extensive experience on direct investments. Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure investments is an advantage. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, while proficiency in French is highly advantageous and proficiency in German is beneficial Knowledge and curiosity around use of AI and new technologies is also an advantage.
Who You Are
We think you are a driven, proactive, and intellectually curious individual who's striving for continuous improvement, and who can deliver high quality work under pressure. You are collaborative and a team-player with a passion for sharing your knowledge and ability to influence. You are professional, motivated, independent, structured, accurate, able to adapt communication style to the audience and to communicate complex legal issues and concepts clearly and simply to a non-legal audience. You have a commercial mind set and can make yourself relevant to stake holders and teams.
What We Offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.
Our Values
We're driven by a culture of continuous learning. We take action while constantly seeking better ways to achieve our goals. Learning is embedded in everything we do. We embrace growth opportunities and strongly encourage lifelong learning. We emphasize digital proficiency, with a particular focus on AI. Our people are expected to be comfortable adopting and leveraging AI tools. We prioritize wellbeing, supporting both ourselves and our colleagues. And lastly, but not least, we believe in creating an environment where we have fun together!
We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.
Perks And Benefits
We offer everyone at the fund competitive pay, an engaging work environment, and an opportunity for personal growth and development. In addition, you can look forward to:
We would love to hear from you! You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system.
Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.
Do you have questions about the role or the team? Please contact Hiring Manager Albert Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments.
Please note:
Employment with Norges Bank is conditional on approved security check in accordance with Norges Bank’s rules, which may include criminal background and credit checks, and approved verification of employment history and academic records.
Contacts
Albert Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments , +47 974 65 999
Kristin Miai Birkeland, Global Talent Acquisition Partner, +47 934 32 930
Location
Queensberry House, 3 Old Burlington Street
W1S 3AE London
Key information:
Employer: Norges Bank Investment Management
Reference number: 4973401423
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: 18/06/2025
About The Position
NBIM is seeking a transaction lawyer to join the Unlisted Investments legal team in NBIM Legal & Tax. The team has five lawyers from different jurisdictions spread between London, Oslo and New York, and has a key role in ensuring that NBIM successfully navigates the legal landscape relevant to direct real assets investments in different jurisdictions in Europe, North America and Japan and giving support to the investment teams managing unlisted renewable energy infrastructure and real estate investments.
The position will be based in London and will report to Albert Fiddan Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments, Legal & Tax. Travel will be required, in particular to our Paris office where a significant part of the continental Europe investment team is located. International assignments to New York or Oslo may also be relevant depending on business needs.
Duties And Responsibilities
What you will do
- Provide transaction support to the investment teams on real assets investments, predominately relating to real estate in France, Germany and UK. We are a small team of lawyers and it will also at times be required to support team members on other areas, such as US real estate and renewable energy infrastructure.
- Advise on investment structures, acquisition agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholder agreements, leases, operation and management agreements, merger clearance, government approvals, regulatory issues, etc.
- Engagement/procurement and oversight of external lawyers, financial and technical advisors. NBIM operates an outsourced model, procurement and management of appropriate external advisors, so relationships management is part of the role.
- Input to internal investment memoranda and monitor legal look out functions, contribute to internal policies, guidelines and procedures relevant to renewable energy infrastructure and real estate investment.
- Legal advice in connection with existing investments; company law and intra group questions.
- Support in connection with internal and external audit processes and legal questions relating to mandate and provide legal input in connection with exploring new markets.
What You Need
A law degree with good academic record from a university in Europe or US and a minimum 10 years’ experience as an international real estate transaction lawyer with extensive experience on direct investments. Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructure investments is an advantage. Proficiency in written and spoken English is required, while proficiency in French is highly advantageous and proficiency in German is beneficial Knowledge and curiosity around use of AI and new technologies is also an advantage.
Who You Are
We think you are a driven, proactive, and intellectually curious individual who's striving for continuous improvement, and who can deliver high quality work under pressure. You are collaborative and a team-player with a passion for sharing your knowledge and ability to influence. You are professional, motivated, independent, structured, accurate, able to adapt communication style to the audience and to communicate complex legal issues and concepts clearly and simply to a non-legal audience. You have a commercial mind set and can make yourself relevant to stake holders and teams.
What We Offer
Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.
Our Values
We're driven by a culture of continuous learning. We take action while constantly seeking better ways to achieve our goals. Learning is embedded in everything we do. We embrace growth opportunities and strongly encourage lifelong learning. We emphasize digital proficiency, with a particular focus on AI. Our people are expected to be comfortable adopting and leveraging AI tools. We prioritize wellbeing, supporting both ourselves and our colleagues. And lastly, but not least, we believe in creating an environment where we have fun together!
We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring Equal Opportunities for all employees.
Perks And Benefits
We offer everyone at the fund competitive pay, an engaging work environment, and an opportunity for personal growth and development. In addition, you can look forward to:
- Staying healthy – We care about your health! That’s why we offer excellent health and dental benefits, including a comprehensive insurance for you and your family. You’ll also get a semi-annual physical exam, counselling services, and reimbursement of gym membership fees.
- Recharge when you need to – All employees get 25 vacation days, and one extra for the last week of the year.
- Norwegian work-life balance – We believe that a healthy balance is crucial for your well-being. When you work here, you’ll be able to combine an exciting career in the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund with a fulfilling life outside the office.
- Planning for the long term – We contribute 10% of base salary to your pension plan, no cap, no vesting period.
- Spending time with family – Becoming a parent? Don’t stress! You’ll get 16 weeks, gender-neutral, full base pay, parental leave to spend with your child. Mothers get an additional 10 weeks of pregnancy related leave.
- Work with Purpose – We work to safeguard and build financial wealth for future generations. Through responsible investment and active ownership, we help shape the future of our world.
We would love to hear from you! You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system.
Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.
Do you have questions about the role or the team? Please contact Hiring Manager Albert Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments.
Please note:
Employment with Norges Bank is conditional on approved security check in accordance with Norges Bank’s rules, which may include criminal background and credit checks, and approved verification of employment history and academic records.
Contacts
Albert Nilsen, Head of Unlisted Investments , +47 974 65 999
Kristin Miai Birkeland, Global Talent Acquisition Partner, +47 934 32 930
Location
Queensberry House, 3 Old Burlington Street
W1S 3AE London
Key information:
Employer: Norges Bank Investment Management
Reference number: 4973401423
Percentage of full-time: 100%
Permanent
Application deadline: 18/06/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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