Senior Legal Counsel | P3 Logistic Parks
P3 Logistic Parks is one of Europe's leading long-term owners, developers and managers of logistics real estate, with a pan-European portfolio spanning warehouse properties across multiple countries. The Dutch business has been growing steadily through acquisitions, forward funding developments and an expanding footprint across the country. On behalf of P3, Solid Executives is conducting a search for a Senior Legal Counsel to act as the primary legal advisor for the Dutch business.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you are the go-to legal advisor for the Dutch business, operating with autonomy while staying closely connected to the wider international legal team. Your responsibilities include:
Commercial Leasing and Asset Management
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating lease agreements, renewals, amendments, terminations and related documentation
Structuring and securing leasing transactions, including assignments and subleases
Advising asset management, leasing and operational teams on day-time legal matters
Identifying legal and operational risks and proposing pragmatic, business-oriented solutions
Supporting portfolio-wide leasing strategies and lease management initiatives
Litigation and Dispute Management
Defining dispute resolution and litigation strategy together with external counsel
Managing disputes relating to leasing, construction, property management, service agreements and debt recovery
Coordinating external advisors and experts in contentious matters
Proposing practical, commercially sensible settlement solutions where appropriate
Development Projects and Transactional Advisory
Providing legal support throughout development, acquisition, investment and disposal transactions
Leading legal workstreams across transactions, ensuring effective risk management
Drafting and negotiating LOIs, NDAs, exclusivity agreements and term sheets
Drafting, negotiating and managing construction, design, consultancy, development and service agreements
Coordinating legal due diligence processes and reporting key findings to stakeholders
Working closely with investment, development, asset management and finance teams to align legal advice with business objectives
Corporate Legal and Transaction Structuring
Overseeing corporate legal matters, including incorporations, restructurings, governance and intra-group transactions
Supporting the legal structuring of acquisitions, restructurings and disposals
Coordinating with lenders, notaries and external counsel to ensure timely execution
Maintaining accurate legal records and document management in line with internal policies
Strategic Advisory and Compliance
Implementing and monitoring compliance policies, including GDPR, anti-corruption and sanctions requirements
Keeping abreast of developments in real estate, corporate and commercial law
Advising management on regulatory developments, legal risks and business implications
Legal Function Organisation
Building and organising the Dutch legal function in line with the standards of the broader international legal team
Managing the work and legal costs of external counsel and notaries, aligned with group-wide reporting structures
Requirements
Master's degree in Law, with a specialisation in Real Estate Law; Commercial and Corporate Law are a plus
Minimum of 6+ years PQE, ideally within a real estate investment company, law firm, developer, asset manager or international real estate platform
Strong expertise across real estate transactions, acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing, development projects, corporate law and dispute management
A genuine team player who works well cross-border and is comfortable both giving and asking for support from colleagues in other countries
Proactive and hands-on, someone who naturally takes the lead rather than waiting to be asked
A strong business partner mindset, able to operate as a strategic advisor to management
Demonstrated autonomy and sound judgment, able to manage multiple projects independently
Excellent stakeholder management, drafting and negotiation skills
A commercially driven mindset, able to balance legal risk with business priorities
Experience working in an international environment is highly desirable