Mapletree
About The Company
Headquartered in Singapore, Mapletree is a global real estate development, investment, capital and property management company committed to sustainability. Its strategic focus is to invest in markets and real estate sectors with good growth potential. By combining its key strengths, the Group has established a track record of award-winning projects, and delivers consistently attractive returns across real estate asset classes.
The Group manages three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and nine private equity real estate funds, which hold a diverse portfolio of assets in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). As at 31 March 2024, Mapletree owns and manages S$77.5 billion of office, retail, logistics, industrial, data centre, residential and student accommodation properties.
The Group’s assets are located across 13 markets globally, namely Singapore, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the US and Vietnam. To support its global operations, Mapletree has established an extensive network of offices in these countries.
The Role You will report to the Director, Legal and Group Chief Corporate Officer and work with the rest of the US Legal team to be a key partner in executing the strategy of Mapletree in the United States.
Job Responsibilities
Understand Mapletree’s strategic objectives as an owner, developer and investor of real estate, and provide pragmatic advice and solutions to internal clients on a wide range of real estate matters
Provide asset management and property management support from a legal and compliance perspective for all the regional offices in the United States
Draft and review operational and transaction agreements, including service contracts, leases and other tenant-related documents, construction contracts, purchase agreements and property management-related documents
Oversee external counsel on various matters, including litigation matters and liaise with Insurance team on liability claims
Ensure that all transactional and operational activities are carried out in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation and regulations
Keep Senior Management apprised on all relevant changes in legislative and regulatory requirements affecting Mapletree’s business
Job Requirements
Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school
Have a minimum of 3 years of post-law school experience in a law firm or in-house, with a strong emphasis on transactional real estate, particularly in one or more of the following asset classes: industrial, commercial/office, data center and lodging (student accommodations, multi-family)
Commitment to being part of a fast-paced working environment with a dynamic and growing team in the United States with the flexibility to adapt to new processes
Familiarity with applicable federal and state laws, particularly as they relate to real estate matters
Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of integrity
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal clients at all levels
Experience with complex real estate transactions and fund structures and/or prior litigation or litigation and insurance claim management experience would be an advantage
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The Role You will report to the Director, Legal and Group Chief Corporate Officer and work with the rest of the US Legal team to be a key partner in executing the strategy of Mapletree in the United States.
Job Responsibilities
Understand Mapletree’s strategic objectives as an owner, developer and investor of real estate, and provide pragmatic advice and solutions to internal clients on a wide range of real estate matters
Provide asset management and property management support from a legal and compliance perspective for all the regional offices in the United States
Draft and review operational and transaction agreements, including service contracts, leases and other tenant-related documents, construction contracts, purchase agreements and property management-related documents
Oversee external counsel on various matters, including litigation matters and liaise with Insurance team on liability claims
Ensure that all transactional and operational activities are carried out in accordance with applicable state and federal legislation and regulations
Keep Senior Management apprised on all relevant changes in legislative and regulatory requirements affecting Mapletree’s business
Job Requirements
Possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school
Have a minimum of 3 years of post-law school experience in a law firm or in-house, with a strong emphasis on transactional real estate, particularly in one or more of the following asset classes: industrial, commercial/office, data center and lodging (student accommodations, multi-family)
Commitment to being part of a fast-paced working environment with a dynamic and growing team in the United States with the flexibility to adapt to new processes
Familiarity with applicable federal and state laws, particularly as they relate to real estate matters
Strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of integrity
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with internal clients at all levels
Experience with complex real estate transactions and fund structures and/or prior litigation or litigation and insurance claim management experience would be an advantage
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