Commercial Real Estate Associate / Senior Associate

A highly regarded London firm is seeking a Commercial Property Associate/Senior Associate (6-10 PQE) to join its growing real estate team. The role offers a broad mix of acquisitions, disposals, leasing, investment, development and finance work, together with strong client exposure, autonomy, and a genuine opportunity for career progression within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established London law firm with a highly regarded Commercial Property practice. Acting for a diverse range of investors, developers, owner-managed businesses, occupiers and high-net-worth individuals, the team advises on a broad spectrum of real estate matters spanning acquisitions and disposals, landlord and tenant work, development projects, asset management and property finance.

The firm is known for combining technical excellence with a pragmatic, commercially focused approach and offers lawyers the opportunity to work closely with partners while developing strong client relationships of their own. With an ambitious growth trajectory and a collaborative culture, it provides an excellent environment for lawyers looking to take the next step in their career.

Description

An established London law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its growing Commercial Property team. The successful candidate will advise a broad range of clients, including property investors, developers, owner-managed businesses, corporate occupiers, lenders and high-net-worth individuals.

This is an opportunity to join a well-regarded practice undertaking a varied mix of investment, development, asset management and landlord and tenant work, with significant client exposure and responsibility from day one.

• Advising on acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
• Acting on landlord and tenant matters, including leases, renewals, licences and asset management issues.
• Supporting clients on development projects and investment transactions.
• Advising on real estate finance matters for borrowers and lenders.
• Managing transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Drafting and negotiating key transaction documents.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Working closely with colleagues across corporate, construction, planning and dispute resolution teams.
• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers where appropriate.
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives.

Profile

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Between 6 and 10 years' PQE gained within a respected commercial property practice.
• Strong technical experience across acquisitions, disposals and landlord & tenant matters.
• Experience of investment, development and/or finance work would be advantageous.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to problem solving.
• Ability to manage matters independently whilst working effectively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Commercially minded and solutions focused.
• Technically strong but practical in their approach.
• Comfortable dealing directly with clients and professional advisers.
• Motivated to take ownership of transactions and client relationships.
• Interested in contributing to the continued growth of a successful real estate practice.

• High-quality commercial property work.
• Direct access to partners and key clients.
• Genuine responsibility and autonomy.
• Clear progression prospects.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
• Competitive remuneration package.

Job Offer

• Exposure to a high-quality mix of acquisitions, disposals, leasing, investment and development work.
• Direct access to partners and key client relationships.
• Opportunity to take ownership of matters and lead transactions.
• Strong platform for career development and progression.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• High levels of client contact and business development exposure.
• Flexible and supportive working environment.