Senior Associate – Real Estate

Overview

Senior Real Estate Associate at Clyde & Co in Guildford, focusing on high-value development and investment work. You will advise on acquisition, disposal, and funding of sites and assets, with a multidisciplinary approach across planning, finance, and landlord-tenant matters. You’ll mentor juniors, support client development, and contribute to strategic real estate initiatives. This role offers exposure to market-leading transactions within a collaborative, inclusive firm with a strong global footprint.

Pay / Benefits

• healthcare
• retirement planning
• wellbeing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-value development and investment real estate transactions
• Advise on acquisition, disposal, and funding of sites and investment properties
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex real estate documents (leases, development agreements, SPAs)
• Provide strategic planning, land assembly, and infrastructure guidance
• Support lease negotiations and asset management for landlord-tenant matters
• Coordinate with planning, finance, tax, and construction colleagues
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainees
• Contribute to client development, thought leadership, and growth initiatives

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor
• 4-8 PQE in real estate
• Experience in development and investment transactions
• Familiarity with real estate finance, planning law, and landlord-tenant matters
• Excellent drafting and commercial, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision
• Strong communication, client-handling, and business development skills
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential

• collaboration
• leadership potential
• client-focused communication
• real estate finance
• planning law
• landlord and tenant

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