Corporate Real Estate Associate (4-6 PQE) – London – Leading International Law Firm
An outstanding opportunity for a Corporate Real Estate Associate (4-6 PQE) to join a leading international law firm’s growing London practice.
The team advises many of the world’s leading financial sponsors, institutional investors, developers, operators and asset managers on sophisticated real estate private equity and corporate real estate M&A transactions across the UK, Europe and internationally.
The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on complex acquisitions, disposals, take-privates, joint ventures, platform investments and restructurings, whilst working closely with highly regarded partners in a collaborative and ambitious environment.
This position offers exposure to some of the most significant real estate transactions in the market and represents an excellent platform for continued progression.
The Role:
- Advising on private M&A involving property-rich companies, investment structures and real estate-backed businesses
- Acting on public M&A transactions including take-privates and listed real estate company transactions
- Leading joint ventures, co-investment structures, shareholder arrangements and strategic partnerships
- Advising on platform acquisitions, growth investments and manager M&A transactions
- Supporting clients on recapitalisations, restructurings and exit transactions
- Working closely with colleagues across finance, tax, funds and real estate teams on cross-border matters
- Managing transactions day-to-day and assisting with the supervision and development of junior lawyers
The Candidate:
- Corporate Solicitor with 4-6 years’ PQE
- Strong Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Private Equity or Real Estate M&A experience
- Experience managing complex transactional matters with increasing autonomy
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating SPAs, shareholders’ agreements and joint venture documentation
- Exposure to due diligence on property-rich companies, portfolios and investment platforms
- Strong technical ability, commercial judgement and client relationship skills
- Experience gained within a leading City, international or top-tier commercial law firm
The Culture, Benefits and How to Apply:
- Exposure to some of the largest and most sophisticated real estate transactions in the market
- Market-leading client base including institutional investors and global sponsors
- Direct access to partners and key decision makers
- High levels of responsibility and client engagement
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing platform
- Cross-border deal experience and international collaboration
- Outstanding professional development, mentoring and training support
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Corporate Real Estate Solicitor seeking premium quality work, genuine responsibility and a clear route for career progression within a market-leading international practice.
Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone.
Contact Samuel Doughty Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07961 696703 Email: sam.doughty@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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