Real Estate – Senior Associate

Overview

In this role you will shape high-end real estate transactions for a leading global firm. You will advise on cross-border and pan-European real estate deals, from development to complex financings, collaborating with a multinational team. You will drive client service excellence, support business development, and mentor junior lawyers. You join a non-hierarchical, meritocratic culture that emphasises impact, collaboration and continuous learning. This is an opportunity to work on market-leading matters within a global network and to shape real estate strategy for major clients.

Pay / Benefits

• financial benefits
• wellbeing programs
• lifestyle benefits
• family-friendly benefits

Responsibilities

• draft, negotiate and analyse direct and corporate real estate transaction docs (incl. SPAs)
• draft and review joint venture and development agreements; landlord/tenant docs
• provide real estate input on finance and corporate matters; review titles
• support real estate input on loans and other deal documents
• lead transactions as a senior lawyer and manage teams across practice areas or jurisdictions
• contribute to business development and client relationship management
• apply matter management discipline and adhere to conflicts clearance
• utilise firm tools (Best Delivery, AI, Legora, Orbital WitnessCoPilot, templates, Legal Support Centre, LPM) to deliver matters
• develop junior lawyers and participate in knowledge initiatives

Key requirements

• senior real estate experience from a City firm or reputable overseas common law practice
• strong document drafting, communication and analytical skills
• high commercial awareness and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• ability to develop client relationships and thought leadership
• strong academic history
• willingness to work across different asset classes and industries and potentially develop corporate real estate skills

• strong communication
• client relationship development
• team leadership and mentorship
• real estate documentation drafting
• SPAs and loan documentation input
• title review and due diligence

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