Real Estate Senior Associate

Overview

In this role you will support a leading real estate practice within a global law firm by managing complex transactional matters and client relationships. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery while keeping abreast of legal developments. You will mentor junior colleagues and help develop new client relationships, contributing to the firm’s reputation and growth. This position offers hybrid, flexible working options and a chance to influence major real estate deals in the UK and beyond.

Pay / Benefits

• agile working
• hybrid working
• flexible hours
• full-time
• professional development
• equal opportunity environment

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects to ensure profitability, quality and strong relationships
• Ensure timely delivery to high quality standards across transactions
• Stay updated on legal developments and attend training
• Develop and strengthen client relationships and new business opportunities
• Lead and mentor junior team members and share knowledge
• Manage an independent case load while contributing to the team
• Contribute to the firm’s reputation and business plan understanding
• Participate in the firm’s Responsible Business program

Key requirements

• 5–9 years PQE (or equivalent) in transactional real estate and real estate finance
• Experience at leading City or regional firm preferred
• Strong academic background with minimum 2.1 degree
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Strong technical skills and client-facing ability
• Ability to build relationships and manage an independent caseload within a team

• relationship-building
• leadership and mentoring
• effective communication
• transactional real estate
• real estate finance transactions
• drafting skills

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