Real Estate Associate

Overview

In this Real Estate Associate role, you will support high-value UK and cross-border real estate transactions within a leading international law firm. You work closely with Banking, Corporate, Tax and other specialists to deliver practical, client-focused advice on acquisitions, disposals, asset management and development. The role offers early responsibility, strong client exposure and a path to build deep real estate expertise in a collaborative, high-performing environment. You will contribute to a culture that values knowledge-sharing and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support domestic and overseas investors on UK real estate acquisitions, disposals and asset management, plus development work including asset and corporate vehicle transactions
• Handle major landlord and tenant work for investors and occupiers
• Collaborate with Banking, Corporate, Tax and other specialists on complex, multi-disciplinary deals
• Assist on real estate aspects of real estate finance, corporate and M&A transactions
• Develop understanding of clients’ businesses to offer practical, relevant advice
• Build internal and external relationships to deliver an outstanding client experience
• Participate in business development, know-how and profile-raising initiatives
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture emphasizing knowledge sharing and development
• Receive meaningful responsibility and client contact early in your career
• Allocate work by capability and development rather than PQE

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor (NQ – 2 years PQE) in England & Wales, or a lawyer with relevant common law training and strong English commercial real estate experience
• Strong grounding in commercial real estate from a leading City or international law firm
• Experience supporting complex real estate transactions and a desire to deepen sector and transactional expertise
• Excellent academic credentials and technical legal skills
• Clear, concise drafting and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial judgement and ability to deliver pragmatic, client-focused advice
• Proactive, organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted client and team relationships
• Collaborative approach, high professional standards and accountability
• Intellectual curiosity, analytical ability and desire to continue learning
• Inclusive and professional outlook with enthusiasm for a diverse international environment

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Analytical thinking
• Commercial real estate knowledge
• Drafting and analytical skills
• Experience with real estate transactions, asset management, development and financing

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